A record number of solicitors and legal colleagues took part in the 20th London Legal Walk, which took place on Tuesday 18 June. Around 18,000 people walked or ran one of the 10k routes, raising more than £900,000 to support frontline free legal advice agencies.

Last year marked a record year for law firm partner moves, with 510 commercial law partners moving between firms – a 6% rise on 2022’s figure. 

More than 16,000 walkers joined The Solicitors’ Charity at the 19th annual London Legal Walk – including us!

A record number of solicitors have gained the prestigious title of Queen’s Counsel in the most recent round of appointments, which are usually taken up by barristers. 

A record number of aspiring lawyers enrolled on the Bar Professional Training Course in 2018, with most graduates unable to go on to secure pupillage, the Bar Standards Board revealed.

All law firms should pay trainee solicitors a minimum salary of no less than £18,183 outside London and £20,276 in London, the Law Society has stated in a non-binding recommendation.

Boris Johnson has finally revealed his proposals for a changed Brexit withdrawal agreement that would see Northern Ireland remain in the European single market for goods, but leave the customs union.

What difference will the Recast EU Insolvency Regulation make to the laws that apply to multinational companies in financial difficulties?

International Women’s Day is an excellent opportunity to not just celebrate the successes and achievements of women, but also identify areas that need to improve to ensure women are given every opportunity to thrive, not just at work but in life too. Naturally, imposter syndrome tends to come up in relation to this topic as it’s often identified as a barrier to career progression.

In this LCN Says, we speak to Rebecca Keay from Mayer Brown International LLP about life as a trainee in an intellectual property (IP) and data protection seat.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are an unmissable opportunity for students to network with international, City and national law firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by Nottingham Law School, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

Contextual recruitment practices like upReach’s REALrating are being increasingly adopted by law firms to enable employers to identify hidden talent and monitor socioeconomic data. 

There are a few things worth mentioning as a reminder that starting a legal career is competitive and expensive.

What are the possible commercial and legal implications of large-scale cyber attacks?

I've seen lots of big developments being built in my home town. What's the commercial context and how do real estate lawyers get involved?

Which social trends and legal changes are influencing the real estate sector this year?