It’s astounding how many people have no idea what a barrister is, perhaps because the UK’s one of just a few places where there’s a distinction between solicitors and barristers.

The majority of courses are delivered in two stages. 

In effect, the GDL replaces the law degree. Its content focuses on the seven foundations of legal knowledge that represent the basic knowledge requirements for the LPC. 

In effect, the GDL replaces the law degree. Its content focuses on the seven foundations of legal knowledge that represent the basic knowledge requirements for the LPC. 

Bar courses vary in format depending on the Authorised Education Training Provider (AETO)/law school, but they all combine teaching legal knowledge with practical skills. All Bar courses are designed to prepare students for life as a barrister.

All Bar courses approved by the Bar Standards Board prepare students to pass the same centralised assessments.

In effect, the GDL replaces the law degree. Its content focuses on the seven foundations of legal knowledge that represent the basic knowledge requirements for the LPC. 

Most LPC programmes are delivered in two stages.

Ah, the Call to the Bar – the one day you look forward to most as a Bar student. The day all your hard work pays off and you can just enjoy the fruits of your labour.

In this video I discuss what you should expect from the 12 mandatory Qualifying Sessions that you must complete in order to get called to the Bar and how to get the most out of them. 

As you head into the second year of your law degree, you might be wondering what you need to be doing to increase your chances of securing a job in the legal profession. Here is our checklist to help you navigate your second year.

The August bank holiday period saw delays and cancellations of international flights, leaving around a quarter of a million holidaymakers stranded abroad. So, if this happens, what might your employer do?

So, you’ve finished law school, secured your training contract or paralegal position and you’re ready for your first day in your new role but then you get hit with another obstacle – one that you never saw coming… I’m talking about time recording, of course!

I've got a training contract interview coming up. I know I need to wear ‘formal/business attire’, but what does that actually mean?

I want to talk about law-related books in my personal statement for university applications. What are your favourite legal books to add to my summer reading list?

What factors led Debenhams to become the latest casualty of the high street?

Lawyers perform an important role, as law covers every aspect of society – from the ageyou can take your driving test to the speed you can drive once you pass; from the minimum wage you can earn in a job to the quality of the water you drink.

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2019, we spoke to partners and trainee solicitors from Baker McKenzie, BLM and Osborne Clarke about how lawyers can juggle work-life balance, and what firms are doing to support employees.

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is due to be introduced in 2021, replacing the GDL and LPC as the assessment that must be passed in order to qualify as a solicitor. In this video, Josh runs you through everything we know about the SQE, including how it will work, how much it will cost, and if it will affect you. 

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