Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are becoming an increasingly important topic for businesses of all types, including law firms.

I haven’t been offered a training contract yet – is it too risky to start the LPC without having secured a training contract first?

I'm completing applications for spring and summer vacation schemes before the big deadline on 31 January. Can I list future placements at other law firms in my applications?

I’m in the final year of my law degree – should I do the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course after I graduate, or the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam?

I’m considering starting a legal apprenticeship, but are the career prospects the same as the university route? What are the main differences between a paralegal/solicitor apprenticeship and going to university?

On 28 July 2022 a crown court case was televised for the first time – that of Ben Oliver, who admitted to manslaughter of his elderly grandfather. This change was a result of a campaign by news broadcasters wishing to record the inside of court trials, which led to the law changing in 2020 to allow this.

Why were Jägermeister's dreams of obtaining a registered Community design for its shot glass shattered? 

The shortlist of nominees for the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2019 has been announced.

History graduate William Moore offers an insight into his journey in securing an associate role at Shoosmiths, as well as his area of expertise – data privacy.

Leading law firm Shoosmiths has announced a 100% trainee retention rate for its spring cohort of nine trainees, with the newly qualified solicitors based across the firm’s UK offices, including London and Manchester. 

Shoosmiths and Edinburgh-based Archibald Campbell & Harley have merged following the development of a close working relationship over several years.

Find out what Shoosmiths’ emerging talent team is looking for in its new Discover programme for underrepresented groups, how the firm is adopting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and Laura’s advice for those contemplating a career at the firm. 

For the second year running, Shoosmiths has grabbed the top spot in the Black Solicitors Network's annual diversity league table.

National firm Shoosmiths has announced a major expansion in training contract recruitment and newly qualified solicitor vacancies.

Shoosmiths has announced its newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salaries will rise by 8% in London to £97,000.

Shoosmiths has launched a new scheme to increase AI use, encouraging staff to use Microsoft Copilot AI to unlock a £1 million bonus pot.

Top national firm Shoosmiths has announced a new partnership with Aspiring Solicitors, an organisation which works to improve diversity in the legal profession by helping talented candidates from less-privileged backgrounds to improve their skills and access opportunities.