The Bar Council and Bar Standards Board have confirmed that there were 335 newly-registered tenancies for 2011-12.

False claims have always been a concern to insurance companies, but with the recession causing widespread financial worry, are people increasingly tempted to submit fraudulent insurance claims? If so, what can insurers do about it?

Will the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review lead to widespread industrial action in the private sector?

Do IP rights owners have a stranglehold on online markets?

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the achievements of women. This year’s theme is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. 

The government has announced the closure of 86 courts across England and Wales - almost one fifth of all courts and tribunals in the country.

Can FIFA survive without a major overhaul?

European law firm Fieldfisher has partnered with global architecture and design firm Gensler to provide paid summer internships for students from Queen Mary University of London with disabilities or long-term health conditions. 

International firm Fieldfisher has today merged with Spanish full-service firm Jausas to add offices in Barcelona and Madrid.

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. 

Field Fisher Waterhouse has welcomed its first five recruits to the firm's Step2Success programme, a scheme for school leavers who want careers 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.

Legal Week has reported on a trend that sees fewer law graduates going on to complete the LPC, BPTC and ILEX courses.