How can making a business more sustainable be beneficial?

Solicitors provide legal advice and representation. They work directly with their clients and are usually the first point of contact for anyone seeking legal advice. 

What’s sustainable consumption and why should lawyers care? 

Why take a holistic approach to private wealth and succession planning?

In September 2024, the House of Commons held its first reading of the Renters' Rights Bill 2024, which aimed to reform the build to rent and private rented sectors. The Bill passed its second reading in October and is due to become law in summer 2025.

The UK’s cost of living crisis continues to wreak havoc this week, with concerns that low-income households could fall further into debt, hunger and poverty. On top of the cost of living crisis, what else is in the news this week? Are you up to date?

With so much happening in Birmingham over the next few years, it’s an exciting time to be working and training in the second city.

Students’ important contributions to access to justice were recognised at the annual Student Pro Bono Awards at the House of Commons on 1 May.

Market led mechanisms versus statutory controls - how have tenants been getting more choice and flexibility in commercial lease terms?

How is the shipping industry being affected by climate change and environmental regulations?

From cyberattacks on UK law firms to news on the BT Tower being made into a hotel, this week’s round-up offers a lot to think about. Read on for summaries of five news stories that we think should be on your radar as aspiring lawyers. 

In this week’s round-up we take a look at the latest devastation caused by the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s arrival in Israel. Moving away from the conflict, Netflix reports success from its crackdown on password sharing, Amazon launches a humanoid robot and Microsoft announces a new AI assistant. Find out more in the round-up below. 

As usual it’s been a busy week in the commercial world – from interest rate updates in the UK and across the pond in the US, to X in Brazil and a lawsuit filed against the game dubbed as ‘Pokémon with guns’. As we head into the autumn term, this is your time to read our round-up, reflect on the commercial and legal impact of the stories and go off and do your own research on anything that you find particularly interesting. Enjoy!

There’s a lot of newsworthy information from the past week, and we’re here to put the top stories on your radar with this week’s commercial news round-up.

Claire’s has filed for bankruptcy in the US and Pandora becomes the latest cyberattack victim. Meanwhile, Simmons has announced plans to close four sites and the generational wealth gap contributes to a rise in family disputes over inheritance. Find out more in this week’s commercial news round-up.

What is the role of energy lawyers in combating climate change?

For law graduates who don’t want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, a career as a professional paralegal is a great alternative.

The world is unfair - 85% of global household wealth is in the hands of 10% of the population.

A training contract, or qualifying work experience (QWE), is a two-year period spent working at a law firm or other organisation that employs solicitors. It’s one of the stages required to qualify as a solicitor.

On this page you will find details of legal apprenticeship positions available at various firms and organisations. The page will be updated as and when we are made aware of new positions. Please keep checking back to find out about new opportunities.