Watson Farley & Williams has asked its September 2013 trainee intake to consider deferring their training contracts for a year, sweetening the deal with an offer of £5,000 for those who decide to do so.

In this masterclass, sponsored by Burges Salmon LLP, CMS and RPC, we explore the exciting path to entering law as a legal apprentice. We discuss the different types of apprenticeships offered by law firms – including paralegal apprenticeships, solicitor apprenticeships and graduate solicitor apprenticeships. You’ll learn about the qualifications required, while gaining insights into the daily responsibilities of legal apprentices. We also cover the advantages and challenges of qualifying this way to help you make an informed decision about your next steps.

The Junior Lawyers Division has expressed concern that the proposed cuts to legal aid will make a career as a legal aid lawyer a viable option only for those with the financial backing to support themselves.

Leading firms are vulnerable to financial shock following years of enhanced partner distributions and “lean” approaches to cash management, a review of leading firms’ accounts recently revealed.

As reported recently in the Law Society Gazette, the Law Society has launched a high-profile campaign called Sound Off for Justice aimed at growing public opposition to the government cuts to legal aid.

The new Law First scholarship scheme has been announced by the University of Law, which will provide financial assistance to high achieving students.

BPP law School has joined forces with specialist bank, Investec, to offer loans to its postgraduate law students.

In this webinar, sponsored by Burges Salmon and Lewis Silkin we discuss what exactly it means to work in employment law, covering topics from employment contracts and equal pay to discrimination and unfair dismissal. If you’re considering working in this exciting practice area, or you want to get a general insight into the daily life and work of top employment lawyers you'll want to watch this.