I’m qualifying via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam but don’t understand the difference between training contracts and qualifying work experience. How do I know what’s best for me?

The latest round of partner promotions at City firms indicates some progress toward greater gender equality at the top, with women making up a higher number of newly promoted partners than in previous years.

Are fixed recoverable costs going to be introduced for clinical negligence litigation?

The Bar Council hosted a roundtable on tackling violence against women and girls in Merseyside, which discussed the integral role both the criminal and family courts play in resolving violence, and the impact court delays can have on successfully convicting perpetrators.

Kennedys solicitor apprentice Tegan Johnson has been named as one of BPP’s apprentices of the year on the BPP website. Tegan was awarded ‘Apprentice of the Year - Level 5+’.

LawCareers.Net is delighted to announce the launch of the 2020 Student Law Society Awards sponsored by BarBri International.

According to recent reports in The Lawyer, City firm Norton Rose saved millions of pounds and around 100 jobs last financial year thanks to a flexible-working programme and the outsourcing of 60 members of support staff.

Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers following the transition online in March 2020. Although the recent easing of restrictions signals a gradual return to normality, you can be certain that firms and chambers will continue to use video interviewing. There are key differences between interviewing over webcam and in person, so it is important to be prepared.

What is the true cost of free trade?

What’s causing the supply chain crisis and how is it affecting businesses, including law firms?

What does the new government consultation mean for the buy now, pay later sector?

Media and entertainment barristers have clients in a variety of sectors, including theatre, film, music, publishing, broadcasting, sport and advertising.

How will new-wave technology change the way that lawyers work?

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.

In this article, I'll explore the answers to these questions and provide an overview of the main changes proposed by this bill.

How can private entities hold the state to account?

Use this guide to compare the new preparation courses for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) by key criteria, including fees, learning styles and locations.

Sam Glover’s journey to the Bar was far from traditional – from leaving school at age seven to pursuing a career in music, Sam’s journey is an exciting read. Learn about the value of mini-pupillages, the lessons to be learned and what being a tax barrister involves in this Meet the Lawyer profile. 

Switalskis Solicitors has acquired Atherton Godfrey LLP, a law firm based in Doncaster, creating a business with a turnover of £20 million.