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John Lewis, Morrisons, Cadburys, scallop wars: your commercial news round-up

Posted on 13 September 2018

Things aren’t looking so good for John Lewis at the moment, even if it has launched the most fantastic Queen-inspired advert for its new rebrand, as the retailer reports a profit slump of 99% for the first half of 2018.

Jody Tranter, BARBRI - SQE success with the right mindset

Posted on 17 September 2024

With the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the path to becoming a lawyer has undergone a significant transformation. Candidates across the UK are adjusting to this new assessment format, which differs from traditional academic exams. In this article, Jody Tranter, senior director of learning at BARBRI, explores how adopting the right mindset can help you navigate this new exam and route to becoming a lawyer with confidence and clarity.

JMW Solicitors

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JLD writes open letter to SRA about SQE concerns

Posted on 03 May 2019

Aspiring solicitors could be “exploited” under the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), warns the Junior Lawyer Division (JLD) in an open letter to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published this week.

JLD to run free LPC event

Posted on 07 October 2011

The JLD is running a free one-day event for LPC students, designed to help them in their search for a training contract and to gain awareness of the issues they may face along the way.

JLD taking applications for Tanzania community projects

Posted on 28 February 2013

The Junior Lawyers Division has opened applications for its upcoming annual expedition to Tanzania, run in conjunction with the sustainable development charity Raleigh International.

JLD surveys junior lawyers’ mental health as concerns mount over toll of high-pressure culture and dwindling administrative support at law firms

Posted on 05 January 2018

Junior lawyers across the legal profession are to be asked whether they have suffered from work-related mental health issues in the last 12 months, after the same survey last year found that one in four rated their stress levels as ‘severe’.

JLD research reveals 93% of junior lawyers suffered stress in month preceding survey

Posted on 18 April 2017

The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) of the Law Society has called on firms to provide better training and support for trainees to combat high levels of work-related stress in NQs.

JLD essay competition open

Posted on 10 July 2012

The Junior Lawyers Division is running an essay competition for its student and trainee members, with the question "What impact should the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill have on the Legal Education and Training Review?".

JLD essay competition looks at impact of social media on litigation

Posted on 13 June 2013

The Junior Lawyers Division has launched its annual essay competition for its student, paralegal and trainee members.

JLD encourages support for SRA's minimum salary consultation; confirms position on voluntary code

Posted on 23 April 2015

The Junior Lawyers Division is encouraging members to participate in the Law Society’s consultation on a recommended minimum salary.

JLD attacks SRA move to scrap trainee minimum wage

Posted on 22 March 2012

The Junior Lawyers Division of the Law Society has attacked a move by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to amend its minimum wage consultation, which could see trainees earning as little as £2.60 an hour.

Jimena Almudena Izquierdo Rodríguez - My experience at LawCareersNetLIVE

Posted on 30 July 2025

The LawCareersNetLIVE conference provided the perfect opportunity to combine networking with practical insights into different areas of law, which is essential for my career development.

JH Powell & Co

Jeffrey Green Russell Limited

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The Jeanie Project

Posted on 27 March 2023

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Jane Robson - Could 2024 be the year to start a legal apprenticeship?

Posted on 11 March 2024

Professions embracing apprenticeships has grown considerably and the legal sector is one of those that has recognised the opportunities these apprenticeships provide, not only to the apprentice, but also to the firms that employ them and nurture their skills and passion for the profession.

James Anscomb - From event day to assessment centre: my LawCareersNetLIVE London 2025 experience

Posted on 07 April 2026

When my place for LawCareersNetLIVE London 2025 was confirmed, I expected useful conversations and a better sense of different law firms. I didn’t expect the day to shape how I approached future applications and assessment centres – or that it’d help me secure a training contract with one of the sponsor firms – but that’s exactly what happened.

Jaguar, estate agents, Superdry, football + heatwave: your commercial news round-up

Posted on 05 July 2018

The small window of time between the football-related jubilation of Tuesday night and the football-related anxiety of Saturday afternoon is the perfect opportunity to distract yourself with some of this week’s biggest business stories. Here is our collection for this week.

Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Debenhams, John Lewis and Economy Energy collapse: your commercial news round-up

Posted on 10 January 2019

There’s a theme to this week’s commercial news round-up and that’s carmakers announcing that they will be cutting jobs in the UK, and high street department stores reporting a fall in sales as the retail slump continues.