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Posted on 19 June 2012

Are pirate ransoms legal and should we pay them?

Caitlin Ellis, BPP University Law School - Master the jump to postgraduate law

Posted on 01 September 2025

Starting your postgraduate law studies is a big step. Whether you’re gearing up to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) assessments, complete your barrister training, or convert to law, here’s how to get ahead and build a solid foundation for day one.

Riki Story - Four first-year findings

Posted on 10 March 2021

I discovered that diligently following the course schedule provided by the law faculty was a destructive race to the bottom. Naturally some classes require more allocation of time and effort than others and this will vary with your interests.

John MacKenzie - Do I know the law now?

Posted on 04 August 2025

After years at university, you’re now, allegedly, ready to be a lawyer. But what does this really mean? Staring down this dizzying pivot from being a student to an almost trainee can seem somewhat surreal. Through this blog I hope to put your mind at ease about this pivot and, in doing so, perhaps relax myself!

Ethical guidelines on artificial intelligence

Posted on 28 May 2019

How can AI systems be regulated to ensure ethical compliance?

Warwick University Multicultural Scholars Programme

Posted on 27 March 2023

Phil Steventon - Top tips for employees at Christmas parties

Posted on 02 January 2024

There are plenty of resources about what employers should do to avoid any pitfalls with Christmas parties, but employees also play a big part in making sure that Christmas parties go well and are memorable for the right reasons. We all play a part in ensuring that we have an enjoyable Christmas party and can go to work with our collective consciences clear!

Anisa Rahman Choudhury - My experience of Amicus’ spring training weekend: part two

Posted on 09 May 2024

The second Saturday began with an in-depth explanation and advice on mitigation in the US criminal justice system. This is particularly important for death penalty litigation, as this is the best way for defendants to have their sentences changed.

The College of Legal Practice

courses: Bar Course, Law Conversion, Law degree, LPC, SQE, Postgraduate law courses

Law firm launches AI tool to translate legal documents into plain English

Posted on 11 May 2026

Kent-based law firm Manak Solicitors has launched an AI-powered tool designed to translate complex legal documents into plain English, including versions styled for Generation Z (Gen Z) users to Baby Boomers.

Accounting breaches behind more than a quarter of SRA firm closures

Posted on 25 March 2026

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has stepped up its scrutiny of how law firms manage client money, with new figures highlighting accounting breaches as a leading cause of firm closures.

Quinn Emanuel raises London NQ pay to £189,000 amid intensifying salary competition

Posted on 15 June 2026

Law firm Quinn Emanuel has increased salaries for its most junior lawyers in London to £189,000, following a 5% pay rise for the 2026 financial year. Effective from 1 July 2026, the firm’s London office is said to align with pay increases at its US counterparts, according to City AM.

The Hinkley C Project: FiT CfD in action

Posted on 26 November 2013

To what extent will the agreement concerning the Hinkley nuclear power project inform the implementation of reforms to the electricity market?

First round of SQE1 bookings to close soon

Posted on 13 September 2021

The booking window for November’s Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), SQE1, will close at 5:00pm on Monday 27 September.

Becoming a barrister: what are the Inns of Court?

Posted on 01 December 2025

The Inns of Court – what are they and why do you need to join one? LawCareers.Net answers your questions about the Inns of Court in this Feature, including when and how to join an Inn. If you’re an aspiring barrister, you must join an Inn to be called to the Bar. Read this guide to make sure you understand what steps you need to take to become a barrister.

Bridging the Bar

Posted on 27 March 2023

Founded in 2020,

Browne Jacobson launches virtual work experience programme to improve diversity and inclusion

Posted on 28 November 2022

Browne Jacobson LLP has partnered with one of the world’s leading virtual work experience platforms Forage to launch a brand-new programme that aims to improve diversity and inclusion within the legal sector.

Salford student refugee awarded prestigious scholarship by FLA

Posted on 24 January 2025

High-performing student Saida Hidari has received “life-changing” funding from the Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA) to support her studies at the University of Salford.

Privately educated solicitors make up disproportionately high percentage of workforce at corporate firms

Posted on 14 February 2018

People who attended state schools are still underrepresented in the legal profession, with criminal firms employing the highest proportion of state-educated solicitors and corporate firms the lowest, research by the Solicitors Regulation Authority reveals.

London South Bank University joins forces with BARBRI to offer SQE support to master’s students

Posted on 18 April 2023

London South Bank University (LSBU), in collaboration with legal education provider BARBRI, is set to introduce Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation into its legal master’s programme.