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University of Law offers nine-month master’s in law

Posted on 02 May 2017

The University of Law is launching a nine-month MA Law degree, which is designed for non-law graduates who want to gain a master’s level legal qualification.

SRA to visit over 50 high risk firms in personal injury and legal aid sectors

Posted on 03 October 2013

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to visit at least 55 firms that it has identified as being at high risk of financial instability.

Goldsmiths launches new law degree to incorporate the SQE

Posted on 03 August 2018

Goldsmiths, University of London has announced plans to launch a new law degree that will incorporate the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

NCLT offers £5K off GDL/LPC in competition

Posted on 27 May 2011

The National College of Legal Training is offering two lucky winners the chance to knock £5,000 each off their course fees with a £10,000 sweepstake.

Legal mother and daughter make history

Posted on 12 May 2011

Law Society president Linda Lee has become the first female head of the society to admit her daughter to the roll of solicitors.

Masterclass | Top tips for developing commercial awareness – with BPP

Posted on 03 April 2025

In this interactive masterclass with BPP University Law School, attendees tested their understanding of commercial fact patterns by participating in an exciting assessment-centre style activity with the panellists.

The Jeanie Project

Posted on 27 March 2023

The Jeanie Project by

Environmental lawyer shares expert advice in the latest episode of the LCN Podcast

Posted on 04 October 2021

The 29th episode of the LawCareers.Net Podcast delves into the interesting and developing world of environmental law, featuring environmental lawyer Caroline Bush from Osborne Clarke LLP.

Business Compact

Posted on 13 August 2012

In April 2011 a government-initiated, social mobility initiative entitled "

Asons Solicitors announces recruitment drive and new office development following rapid growth

Posted on 03 March 2014

Asons Solicitors, based in Bolton, is seeking to recruit over 300 new staff following sustained growth since its launch five years ago.

Top firms review financial support for students

Posted on 08 April 2011

As universities plan to hike tuition fees, some firms are to review the financial assistance on offer to their future trainees.

In the race for justice: Kent Law Campaign student group hosts fun run

Posted on 04 November 2013

The Kent Law Campaign Student Group organised a 5km fun run, held on Sunday 3 November at the University of Kent campus.

Law Society agrees to trial regional admission ceremonies

Posted on 28 February 2023

Following a campaign by in-house lawyer and blogger Emma Lilley, the Law Society has agreed to trial regional admission ceremonies in a bid to improve access.

Administrative & public law

Public law comprises several interlinking practice areas that concern relationships between people, government and other public bodies.

Islamic finance

The term ‘Islamic finance’ refers to a system of banking that is consistent with sharia law.

Over half of training contracts are based in London, research shows

Posted on 25 June 2018

Over half of all training contracts nationwide in 2016-17 were based in London, research by the Law Society has revealed.

BLD Foundation invites applications for 2015 Legal Launch Pad programme

Posted on 28 July 2014

The BLD Foundation has announced that applications are now open for its Legal Launch Pad Programme, running from January to September 2015.

Chair of Parliament’s women and equalities committee criticises law firms over gender pay gap reporting

Posted on 26 October 2018

Law firms are avoiding reporting the true extent of their gender pay gaps and regulations should be updated to force them to be transparent, Conservative MP Maria Miller has said.

Devonshires reveals 100% NQ retention rate for the second year in a row

Posted on 09 November 2020

National law firm Devonshires has retained 100% of its six newly-qualified (NQ) lawyers for the second year in a row.

Bar Council backs cheaper two-stage BPTC run by Inns of Court

Posted on 10 November 2017

The Bar Council has come out in support of a new barrister training programme involving a two-part Bar Professional Course run by the Inns of Court, which should be cheaper for aspiring barristers.