As part of a work experience programme I'm participating in, I was requested to attend court to support a litigant in person as their McKenzie friend. This sparked a series of questions that resulted in this article.

On the surface, interviews can be the most frightening part of the whole process, as you’ll often be across (physically or virtually) from a partner or other senior lawyer(s) at the firm. However, it’s important to remember that the firm has offered you an interview because it thinks you’re a good candidate – the firm wouldn’t give up their time otherwise!

Landing a paralegal interview can feel like a big deal. You’ve probably spent hours polishing your CV, researching law firms and wondering what questions you might be asked. Then the interview arrives, and suddenly all that preparation must come together in a room or, increasingly, on a video call.

Andrew Caplen, Law Society president, has increase the pressure for a digital Magna Carta, in order to establish global internet rights and particularly to protect legal privilege from surveillance systems.

I’m an international student pursuing a career in the UK legal profession, how do I qualify as a solicitor?

Leading experts from several international law firms have given their verdict on MPs’ rejection of Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal to exit the European Union (EU), which leaves the UK on a default course to exit the EU without an agreement on 29 March.

What are the implications of the new UK Bribery Act for businesses and individuals in Qatar?

Stephenson Harwood and US-headquartered White & Case have revealed their trainee retention rates for the cohort qualifying in Autumn 2016.

Almost 60 international law firms have reported their carbon footprints, recording an average reduction of 11% compared to the previous year, according to the Legal Sustainability Alliance.

The apprenticeship route into law continues to gather pace, as international firms Gowling WLG and Hill Dickinson become the latest to announce new intakes of apprentices for September 2017.

These are mainly located in the City of London. 

Reed Smith has revealed plans to make redundancies at its London office, referencing the “prolonged economic uncertainty” caused by the pandemic.

Pay cuts, shorter weeks and furloughing will also be implemented.

The pay war between law firms continues this month, with newly qualified lawyer salaries at Ropes & Gray increasing to £147,000, plus bonuses.