The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has stated that solicitors will need to pay an increase of 7% on practising fees to finance a £10 million hike in its annual budget.

What are the implications of the government’s decision regarding money purchase benefits of pension schemes?

The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling is considered one of the most beloved of all time, and not just to the Potterhead community. It’s hard not to fall in love with the characters, storyline and writing of the series. Not only is it entertaining, it also teaches priceless life lessons that can be carried from elementary school all the way into adulthood. From The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows, here are eight life lessons that law students can learn from the famous adventure.

The total cost of qualifying as a solicitor is considerable. Candidates should think about sources of funding at each stage of the process.

Can lower paid, majority female staff in supermarkets compare themselves to higher paid, majority male staff in distribution centres for the purposes of an equal pay claim?

After a long summer holiday, it can be hard to keep up with fast-paced and intense university life. As a law student, you may be struggling with doing all your reading, seminar preparation and career planning on the side. It’s important to remember that this is normal, that your peers are in the same situation and you'll adjust to your new setting over time. Here are a few tips that aim to help you ease back into university and help with organisation.

Law fairs are an important stage of the recruitment process, offering you the chance to meet recruiters, trainee solicitors and partners from the law firms you could be joining in the future. Find out more about the opportunities available in our guide to law fairs.

Law fairs are an important stage of the recruitment process, offering you the chance to meet recruiters, trainee solicitors and partners from the law firms you could be joining in the future. Find out more about the opportunities available in this guide to law fairs.

Let’s face it – law school is changing. Sure, the textbooks are still heavy and the case briefs still keep students up at night. But now, there’s a new tool in the mix that’s changing how students study, write and even think about the law – generative AI.

How have the tactics of organised criminal groups evolved over the years? 

Two leading City firms have delayed partner promotions due to pandemic pressures.

Ashurst has delayed partner promotions until later this year due to “continuing market uncertainty”.