On 3 November The University of Law revealed its new articled apprenticeship scheme, which will allow school leavers to become fully qualified solicitors after six years of on-the-job training.

The University of Law has launched its student mentoring scheme for 2013, with over 200 legal professionals committing to the scheme in London, amidst a group of over 600 nationwide, across ULaw's eight UK centres.

The University of Law has appointed Tony King, currently director of the Clifford Chance academy, as a specialist adviser and visiting professor.

The University of Law has appointed the former chief executive of Skills for Justice, Alan Woods, as an adviser on the development of its new apprenticeship programme.

The University of Law and the University of Liverpool have announced a new strategic partnership, offering joint and dual programmes in law with business and management.

Air pollution is increasingly recognised as one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the UK, impacting public health, the environment and the quality of life for millions of people. In recent years, high-profile cases have brought the issue into sharp focus, highlighting how the law can play a pivotal role in addressing these growing concerns. The legal system is helping to drive change and demand accountability from both government and industry. In this blog, I’ll explore how the law is being used to combat air pollution, protect vulnerable groups and ensure a cleaner, healthier future for all.

The UK’s legal sector has seen continuous growth. This trend is set to continue despite macroeconomic issues such as inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.

Jessikah Inaba, aged 23, made history last week, qualifying as Britain’s first Black, blind barrister.

What can we do about the energy crisis hitting the UK?  

If you’re looking for ways to boost your commercial awareness check out our most recent LCN Says, which offers three top tips to help you develop yours. On top of this, you can read summaries of some of the week’s top stories in the commercial round-up below.

Exclusively UK-based firms typically offer a broad commercial training, emphasising one or two specialist areas; some will also have a private client practice, reflecting longstanding relationships with wealthy individuals and trusts. 

As the biggest vacation scheme deadline of the year looms and you are busy sending off your final applications, don’t forget to stay up to date with the latest news from the business and legal worlds. Read on for this week’s commercial news round-up.

In February 2021, Bridging the Bar (BTB) and the supreme court joined forces to collaborate on a diversity scheme for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

In the wake of recent developments, what are the opportunities for investment in renewable energy in the United Kingdom?

As the UK has officially entered into a technical recession for the first time in 11 years, following the economy’s biggest decline on record between April and June, it is vital that you remain up to date with the impact this will have on the business and legal worlds.

Details of the 22nd UK Pro Bono Week have been revealed, with the focus on bringing legal professionals together to make a sustained impact around three cross-cutting themes.

What is the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) guidance to businesses on merger assessment during the covid-19 pandemic?

Develop your commercial awareness with the help of this weekly round-up of key business stories from LawCareers.Net.

How might a landlord take a commercial approach to the issues faced by existing and new commercial tenants during the pandemic?