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UCAS figures have revealed that as at the end of January, there had been a nearly 9% drop in the number of people applying for a university place.
If you’re seeking a wide-ranging pupillage with ample court time and a chance to earn your own fees during the second six, then the common law Bar will suit you well.
As the Leveson Inquiry rumbles on, it has published details of its costs in the period from July 2011 until January 2012, revealing that over £600,000 of public money has been spent on barristers' fees alone.
As reported by Alex Aldridge in the Guardian and Neil Rose in Legal Futures, Yorkshire law firm Gordons has launched a legal apprenticeship that will allow school leavers to become qualified lawyers without first having to do a degree.
International firm O’Melveny has suspended its 2019 vacation scheme and 2021 training contract applications, as it seeks to conclude merger talks with magic circle giant Allen & Overy.
HSBC has announced that it will reinstate its BPTC loan for students that need help funding their postgraduate studies.
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.
City law firm Ashurst LLP has announced pay rises for both its London-based trainee solicitors and newly-qualified lawyers.
The annual LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards seek to celebrate the hard work of student law societies at universities all over the UK. University of Westminster Law Society explain how they won 'Best careers event', sponsored by Milbank LLP, at the 2025 Student Law Society Awards.
Immigration lawyers deal with all legal matters relating to immigration and nationality.
The annual LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards seek to celebrate the hard work of student law societies at universities all over the UK. Representatives from Shoosmiths share what makes the awards so special and why they proudly sponsored the 'Most committed to increasing diversity' category.
Starting your law degree can be a shock to your system and there are plenty of things to think about. But this is also a crucial time to start considering your future career. Here are our small practical steps for you to take in your first year to boost your career prospects.
Several firms have revealed how many of their Spring 2014 qualifiers will be staying on as newly qualified solicitors.
Des Hudson, chief executive of the Law Society, has confirmed that he will retire from his position in July.
The Bar Council is asking students for their opinions regarding whether the Pupillage Gateway application system should open each January instead of April.
Professional services providers (ie, lawyers, surveyors, accountants, financial advisers, insurance brokers and architects) all run the risk of giving negligent advice to clients.
Commercial awareness is generally one of the most feared aspects of an interview process. However, this tends to be more because applicants don’t really understand what is meant by commercial awareness, which can make it very difficult to prepare.
Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance and seven other law firms have been ranked among the top 100 graduate employers, compiled by The Times.
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