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Sullivan & Cromwell announces 100% trainee retention

Posted on 06 July 2015

Joining the select group of firms that boasts 100% trainee retention, Sullivan & Cromwell has announced that its first cohort of trainees have all been offered and accepted NQ positions at the firm.

Survey reveals LCN and TCPH used by 81% of trainees and NQs

Posted on 07 March 2016

The recent LawCareers.Net Trainee Survey has revealed that 81% of respondents used either LawCareers.Net or The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook, or both, as part of their hunt for a job.

Law Reform Committee essay competition seeks submissions

Posted on 15 September 2015

The Law Reform Committee of the Bar Council is running its annual essay competition, asking for submissions of no more than 3,000 words that identify a desirable, practical and useful law reform.

BPP’s BPTC scholarship programme opens for applications

Posted on 03 February 2014

BPP Law School is offering scholarships and pupillage support for its Bar Professional Training Course programme; candidates can apply from 4 February 2014.

Helena Kennedy Foundation

Posted on 22 March 2023

Founded by Dr Ann Limb in 1998, the organisation was set up following Baroness Kennedy KC’s Learning Works report, which identified a significant number of adults who lacked formal qualifications.

Firms offer trainees cash to defer

Posted on 20 July 2012

Not on quite the same scale as the desperate times of 2009, but a couple of firms have recently been asking their future trainees to defer their places in exchange for a cash payment, citing "business activity levels" as the reason.

IntoUniversity

Posted on 05 April 2023

Asylum Support Appeals Project

Posted on 22 March 2023

ASAP aims to reduce destitution amongst asylum seekers by protecting their legal rights to food and shelter.

New ILEX LLB broadens career prospects

Posted on 17 March 2011

The Institute of Legal Executives and Manchester Metropolitan University have joined forces to offer a new qualifying LLB in legal practice which leaves students with a variety of career options upon graduation.

The National Pro Bono Centre

Posted on 30 March 2023

In July 2010, this central ‘hub’ in Chancery Lane was created to bring together the legal profession’s pro-bono work, helping individuals and community groups within England and Wales.

Lawyers make up third most-stressed professional group, reports government watchdog

Posted on 13 November 2017

Lawyers are the third most-stressed group of professionals in the country, with women worst affected, government figures indicate.

Trust Me

Posted on 16 May 2006

The Chancellor's surprise announcement in his Budget speech of new tax rules for trusts generated a furore in the specialist press and among private client lawyers. What's all the fuss about?

Can Blockchain revolutionise real estate transactions?

Posted on 14 January 2020

How might blockchain influence real estate transactions?

LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards 2019: the results

Posted on 17 May 2019

Representatives from 65 law firms across the UK gathered at Grace Hall in Central London last night to celebrate the winners of the 16^th annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards.

Capital markets

Posted on 31 October 2023

What are capital markets and what’s going on at the moment?

Get in on the act

Posted on 29 June 2010

Why is the Legal Services Act such a big deal?

The Legal Diaries | Exam Season!

Posted on 28 April 2016

It’s coming up to that time of year where exams are looming. I have picked up some tips along the way which proved to be a massive help to me. In this video, I share these tips in the hope that it helps at least one law student out there!

AIRE Centre

Posted on 22 March 2023

The AIRE (Advice on Individual Rights in Europe) Centre is a London-based charity set up to uphold the rights of marginalised individuals in the field of European human rights law and European Union law.

Standing out on applications | BLESSING AT THE BAR

Posted on 06 February 2019

I asked my followers on Twitter and Instagram if they had any questions about the BPTC and applying for pupillage. The next question is about how to stand out on pupillage applications, beyond academic merit.

Tower Hamlets Law Centre

Posted on 30 March 2023

This advice service provides a daily diagnostic drop in centre, casework support and court representation to residents of Tower Hamlets.