What lessons can lawyers learn from recent controversy over bank charges?

With the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) now the centralised assessment that all aspiring solicitors must pass to qualify, the route to becoming a solicitor for non-law students looks a little different. Confused? In this Feature we’ll run through what your options are as a non-law student pursuing a career as a solicitor and the different law conversion courses that are available.

In this Meet the Recruiter, Kieran explains what Mayer Brown International LLP is looking for in future trainees, what you should know about the firm when applying and how it’s adopting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

Several top law firms have signed up to a London-based hybrid internship scheme that offers the chance to gain a rounded introduction to commercial property.

With the rolling out of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) from September 2021, the route for non-law students to qualify as a solicitor has changed. Confused? In this Feature we’ll run through what your options are as a non-law student pursuing a career as a solicitor, and the different kinds of law conversion course that are available.

CILEX (The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) is one of the three main professional bodies covering the legal profession in England and Wales. The 18,000-strong membership is made up of CILEX lawyers, paralegals and other legal professionals.

Data from the 2025 Annual Report on Admission Policies of Legal Professions has revealed that demand for legal services in Ireland continues to grow, with the legal sector contributing €6.7 billion to Ireland’s economy, while also pointing to emerging pressures on training and regional provision.

Hannah Daly is a junior barrister at 4 New Square. In this profile, she discusses the importance of mini-pupillages and her work in civil fraud, international arbitration and professional negligence. 

Dispute resolution associate Lavanya Loganathan outlines Kingsley Napley’s unique culture, her area of expertise and how she collaborates with other teams. Find out more about what it’s like to work at the firm here.

Early careers specialist Jakob Sexton shares his advice for aspiring lawyers and explains how Brabners runs its vacation schemes. 

Does the recently enacted Modern Slavery Act go far enough in assisting migrant domestic workers in Britain?

Why is the prominence of London maritime lawyers likely to continue?

One of the most fundamental questions you must address when considering a career in law is whether to become a solicitor or barrister. To put it simply, barristers appear in court, while solicitors work in law firms. 

Does a duty of good faith restrict a party’s contractual discretion?

Private equity lawyers specialise in providing legal advice and assistance to private equity firms and their clients.

From Macfarlanes’ vacation scheme through to the various social mobility programmes on offer at the firm, Isabella Strafford-Antonio outlines the work Macfarlanes is doing to improve access to the profession. Find out how you can get involved with these schemes in this Meet the Recruiter. 

A leading international law firm, Clifford Chance is where bright minds meet. Early talent looking to build a dynamic commercial law career will find that the benefits and development they can gain from our training contracts are second to none.

Find out how Lucy Conway, a corporate associate in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher UK LLP’s corporate team, got into law, the types of case she works on and her advice for aspiring lawyers. 

Senior early talent advisor Beth Petch sets out what Trowers & Hamlins LLP wants to see in applications from strong candidates, discusses common mistakes she comes across, as well as what to expect during the vacation scheme and the firm’s solicitor apprenticeship programme.