On 3 November The University of Law revealed its new articled apprenticeship scheme, which will allow school leavers to become fully qualified solicitors after six years of on-the-job training.

Hogan Lovells has teamed up with three universities to launch a £150,000 bursary scheme to help law undergraduates through their studies.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has confirmed that it plans to push for deregulation of training for solicitors, despite concerns raised by the Law Society.

Most barristers are not attracted by the innovative new business models which have emerged in recent years and want to keep the chambers model, which they feel is capable of adapting to changes in the legal market, a survey by the Bar Standards Board has revealed.

On 11 April Berwin Leighton Paisner hosted a “first of its kind” event for African-Caribbean students and graduates, looking to address the issue of underrepresentation of black people in the legal profession.

Law firms are now able to choose the regulator that is most appropriate for them following the establishment of ILEX Professional Standards as an alternative to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Students will be able to study the Legal Practice Course at UEA’s law school in Norwich from September 2019 following a new partnership with The University of Law.

Norwich-based firm Leathes Prior is planning the first football-related alternative business structure (ABS).