A freedom of information request made to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has revealed that twice as many women as men are applying to study law in the UK.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched a new government guide, which has been designed to lift “the curtain” on the justice system and boost transparency.

The Law Society has said that plans for a new, purpose-built court in London should serve to cement England & Wales’ reputation as the jurisdiction of choice for international commercial legal services and dispute resolution.

City Disabilities is a new charity which has been established to help students and professionals with disabilities, as well as those who assist disabled professionals.

The Bar Standards Board has introduced a new central portal for all students who wish to study the BPTC.

New rules governing how prospective barristers will train and qualify are expected to come into effect in early 2019.

The way aspiring barristers train and qualify is set to change as the Bar Standards Board lays out its new rules.

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has authorised BPP Law School’s new Bar Training Course, which is now set to be available from September 2020, replacing the current BPTC.

A new Bar training course is seeking to replace the Bar Professional Training Course and aims to offer more flexibility and less risk for students, alongside significantly cheaper fees.

The Bar Council is supporting barristers in the battle against climate change with the launch of a new Bar Sustainability Network.

The Bar Pro Bono Unit has announced that its new chief executive will be Jess Campbell, taking over from Rebecca Wilkie who is leaving after seven years in the role.

A new two-part Bar course that will replace the BPTC has been given provisional approval.

Sam Townend KC, the new chair of the Bar Council, has called the “need for significant investment” in the criminal and family justice systems “urgent”. 

In an inaugural address at Inner Temple Hall last week, new chair of the Bar Council of England and Wales Barbara Mills KC set out her priorities for the year ahead, which include raising the profile of the family Bar and enhancing the wellbeing of the profession.

The new chairperson of the Bar Council, Maura McGowan QC, has set out her vision for the Bar’s future in her inaugural address.

A new national award for law students, the Future Legal Mind award, has been launched by the National Accident Helpline.

Following public consultation last year, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has confirmed that changes to continuing professional development will come into force from 1 April this year.