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Posted on 30 June 2011

From September 2012, all of Farrer & Co's future trainees will receive their training at Kaplan Law School.

Public law can take many forms, from statutory appeals, inquiries, disciplinary proceedings to public procurement, environmental issues and discrimination law.

Solicitors for the Elderly rebrands

Posted on 14 July 2023

Membership organisation Solicitors for the Elderly has announced plans to rename itself as The Association of Lifetime Lawyers.

Barristers' fees make up £600K of Leveson costs

Posted on 19 March 2012

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.

Gordons launches innovative apprenticeship

Posted on 15 July 2011

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.

Cut-backs cost effective for Norton Rose

Posted on 11 January 2011

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.

Good news at Ashurst: firm confirms trainee and NQ pay rises after two-year freeze

Posted on 22 May 2014

City law firm Ashurst LLP has announced pay rises for both its London-based trainee solicitors and newly-qualified lawyers.

SEO London

Posted on 23 March 2023

O’Melveny suspends vacation scheme and training contract applications as merger decision nears

Posted on 19 March 2019

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.

BPTC loan back on HSBC menu

Posted on 22 March 2011

HSBC has announced that it will reinstate its BPTC loan for students that need help funding their postgraduate studies.

Legal services revenue falls by 16% in May

Posted on 18 July 2022

The UK legal services sector saw turnover fall by 16% in May from £3.92 billion (April 2022) to £3.28 billion in May, according to Office of National Statistics data.

Firms reveal retention rates for trainees qualifying in Spring 2014

Posted on 17 February 2014

Several firms have revealed how many of their Spring 2014 qualifiers will be staying on as newly qualified solicitors.

Law Society chief executive announces retirement

Posted on 19 March 2014

Des Hudson, chief executive of the Law Society, has confirmed that he will retire from his position in July.

Should the Pupillage Gateway application period be moved from April to January? Have your say

Posted on 27 November 2015

The Bar Council is asking students for their opinions regarding whether the Pupillage Gateway application system should open each January instead of April.

Professional negligence

Professional services providers (ie, lawyers, surveyors, accountants, financial advisers, insurance brokers and architects) all run the risk of giving negligent advice to clients.

What is commercial awareness?

Posted on 06 July 2022

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.

Nine law firms make The Times top 100 graduate employers

Posted on 04 October 2013

Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance and seven other law firms have been ranked among the top 100 graduate employers, compiled by The Times.

Student Law Society Awards | BEST CAREERS EVENT

Posted on 12 May 2025

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

Immigration lawyers deal with all legal matters relating to immigration and nationality.

LawCareers.Net 2025 Student Law Society Awards | Shoosmiths

Posted on 09 June 2025

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.