How has covid-19 affected the fintech industry?

What role is the UK financial services industry playing in the fight against climate change?

Why might firms in the same industry have diverse financial structures?

European law firm Fieldfisher has launched a two-week legal work experience programme aimed at candidates who are from underrepresented backgrounds in the legal profession. 

UCAS figures have revealed that as at the end of January, there had been a nearly 9% drop in the number of people applying for a university place.

LPC students at BPP Law School can now choose a fast-track option allowing them to complete the course in seven months rather than the traditional nine.

Contextual recruitment is a process that considers a candidate’s personal background to put ‘eligibility criteria’ into context.

Professional services firm EY has announced that it will be offering training contracts to join its legal services team. EY received an alternative business structure (ABS) licence in 2014, allowing it to increase the size of its legal services team to over 30 people. It expects this figure to double within the next 12 months.

Eversheds Sutherland’s James Wilson explains the three routes to a training contract at the firm and the practicalities of strengths-based applications.

When it comes to legal applications, success comes down to being knowledgeable and prepared. It's not just about ticking boxes, you also need to show that you're truly invested in the role and profession.

What more can be done to progress ethnic diversity in the legal profession?  

As a junior barrister with a broad commercial and chancery practice, Rowena Page already has plenty of interesting experiences and insights to share. Read on for her informative introduction to life at the commercial Bar.

To what extent does a company or its employees own their contacts on LinkedIn?

The government’s move away from pursuing short-term prison sentences in favour of non-custodial solutions does not make it soft on crime, Justice Secretary David Gauke told the Conservative Party Conference earlier this week.

Interested in a career as a solicitor? It’s time to start thinking about winter vacation schemes. Whether you’re a law student or non-law student, law firms’ vacation schemes are a great chance for you to gain insights into life as a lawyer at particular firms and their working culture. With deadlines fast approaching, it’s time to get your applications underway.

Non-law students often worry that their degree is an invisible barrier between themselves and the legal profession. This simply isn’t true.

With Freshers’ week a distant memory, exams and essay deadlines are already a looming reality for some. With this in mind, what can you do to improve your career prospects?

LinkedIn might sometimes seem like TikTok and Instagram’s boring older sibling but, as most professionals and employers have accounts on the platform, it’s a great place for you to engage with other users and follow the latest legal developments. It’s also a gateway of information, opportunities and online networking.