How will new-wave technology change the way that lawyers work?

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has officially confirmed its shake-up of the route to becoming a solicitor with a new ‘super exam’ which all prospective solicitors will have to pass in order to qualify. 

Law students and aspiring lawyers' life paths can easily become overcomplicated throughout the year, as you tackle applications and exams (among other things). It's important for individuals dealing with such workloads to slow down and take stock to stay confident, motivated and avoid burnout. 

Specialising in all aspects of family law relating to children, The Modern Family Law Company has been launched by solicitors Melissa Kelly and Deborah Baxter to cater for the “modern family”.

How is new UAE legislation addressing discrimination and hatred  likely to impact employers in the United Arab Emirates?

Proposed new anti-terrorism laws could deny basic legal rights by allowing police to question suspects before they can access a solicitor, the Law Society has warned.

A new survey of UK law firms with revenues of more than £100 million revealed that competitors with strong tech-driven business models, a surge in lateral hiring and a sharp growth of US law firms are all likely to cause major disruption.  

New research shows that AI is reshaping early legal training, allowing junior lawyers to take on more advanced client work sooner. 

A new social impact start-up, 30 Minute Chat, aims to break down barriers for aspiring lawyers trying to get into the legal profession by connecting students and paralegals with high-profile lawyers for one-off 30-minute chats.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has identified previous education and academic achievement as having the most impact on candidates’ performance in part one of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

Hannah Daly is a junior barrister at 4 New Square. In this profile, she discusses the importance of mini-pupillages and her work in civil fraud, international arbitration and professional negligence. 

Foot Anstey has confirmed that it will launch an in-house school leaver academy from September 2014.

The new Law First scholarship scheme has been announced by the University of Law, which will provide financial assistance to high achieving students.

New research suggests that diversity in the legal profession is improving, with the trend continuing to partner level.

Associates are considering leaving their firm due to feeling “underappreciated”, a new survey by Thomson Reuters has found.

LawCare recently published its findings relating to male mental health within the legal profession. The legal mental health charity released the findings of its all male focus group which took place on 19 July 2022 in a bid to better understand the needs of men in law and the mental health support they need in the workplace.  

According to research by legal software company Clio, 54% of UK law firms expect fixed-fee billing to increase over the next 12 months.

Research undertaken jointly by the Judicial Appointments Commission, the Law Society, the Bar Council and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has found that members perceive nearly all aspects of judicial office as increasingly appealing.

Law Students for Climate Accountability (LSCA) has released its 2025 Climate Change Scorecard, a report that grades 100 prestigious law firms from A to F based on their involvement in fossil fuel-related activities over the past five years.