Leading law firm Shoosmiths has announced a 100% trainee retention rate for its spring cohort of nine trainees, with the newly qualified solicitors based across the firm’s UK offices, including London and Manchester. 

Senior law lecturer Joe Sekhon of Portsmouth Business School has won £30,000 to set up an IP clinic for students to gain free advice from law students.

Whether you want to advise companies, individuals or understand how it could impact you, this article will break down some of the key changes introduced by the budget.

Eklavya Sharma, a corporate associate at K&L Gates LLP talks about the legal and non-legal work experience that supported his training contract applications, and outlines the various opportunities at the firm.

What are the implications of recent changes to witness statements for solicitors, litigating parties and insurers?

Becoming a solicitor in the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know whether it’s right for you?

What is the Bribery Act 2010 and what impact will it have?

In recent years, there’s been a growing dialogue around mental health in the law – a profession that has a reputation for long hours and intense work. A number of studies and changing priorities have put working hours under the microscope, with more people beginning to ask questions about working practices and the demands often expected of lawyers.

The shifting focus of universities around generative AI continues to develop and, where many still view generative AI as a threat, there are some who see it as an opportunity.

There are many different kinds of career in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law which could be anything from intellectual property to Islamic finance to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

There are lots of different careers in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law, which could be anything from intellectual property to clinical negligence to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

There are lots of different careers in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law, which could be anything from intellectual property to clinical negligence to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

There are lots of different careers in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law, which could be anything from intellectual property to clinical negligence to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

What does the 2014 Budget Report mean for businesses?

William Jay, an associate at Morrison Foerster, outlines what it was about the leading global law firm that stood out to him when he was making training contract applications, as well as what makes it a great place to work. 

What role do pensions have to play for the younger generation and how will they operate?

Why did Eamonn Holmes lose his recent court case with the tax inspector?

The Department of Transport recently announced its intention to allow Automated Lane-Keeping Systems (ALKS) to be used on British roads by the end of 2021.

Naomi Winston outlines how she discovered a career at the Bar would suit her, the benefits of Ten Old Square’s open-door policy and how she’s managing work/life balance with long covid.