To secure a training contract or pupillage, you must demonstrate evidence of several key skills and attributes that are essential throughout your legal career. a

It's important to make the most out of these events – here are some key questions and topics of discussion that’ll help you do just that.

Below are some commonly asked questions about legal apprenticeships.

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about a career in the law.

During your time at university, there are several key events and deadlines that you need to diarise or risk missing out! It’s all part of the broader need to keep ahead of the game and plan your time wisely. Here are just a few to be aware of.

The Kent Law Campaign is raising money to help fund a new building for the Kent Law Clinic.

Students at the University of Kent will have free access to digital evidence management platform CaseLines after a partnership between the university and the company was launched.

International firm Kennedys has revealed the location of its new, upgraded office as part of the firm’s hybrid working plan. 

Commercial law firm Kennedys is among 14 leading law firms that have signed up to the Mansfield Rule to push greater transparency around diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, following its UK launch this summer.  

Kennedys solicitor apprentice Tegan Johnson has been named as one of BPP’s apprentices of the year on the BPP website. Tegan was awarded ‘Apprentice of the Year - Level 5+’.

Commercial law firm Kennedys has launched a virtual work experience programme, which will enable aspiring lawyers globally to gain experience at one of the world’s leading law firms.

Global law firm Kennedys has launched an alternative route for aspiring lawyers to qualify as solicitors, which enables UK graduates to begin earning immediately.  

Seven new legal apprentices started at Kennedys on 30 September, while the international firm also hosted the launch of the CILEx Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal Services on the same day.

BPP University Law School and Kennedys have teamed up in relation to the firm’s six new solicitor and 16 new paralegal apprenticeships. Kennedys was among the group of leading firms that helped develop the new trailblazer apprenticeship standards, designed to ensure that students have the required skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the legal services market.

Everyone says law firms are looking for tech-savvy lawyers, how do I become more tech savvy?

I hope you’re all enjoying the new year. I tend to find it easier to keep up with commercial awareness in the new year, especially as my commercial awareness routine usually takes place when I’m getting ready for university!

Is it possible for UK businesses to profit from the London 2012 Olympics without being official sponsors?