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).

The University of Law and the University of Reading have formed a new partnership to provide postgraduate legal training courses.

Barking and Dagenham Council has become the first council to take on solicitor apprentices in-house.

Hillyer McKeown, along with two other law firms, is offering a legal apprenticeship scheme to those who are seeking an alternative route to qualification as a solicitor without going to university.

Two major international law firms have announced new rounds of promotions in their Irish offices. 

The Bar Standards Board has agreed to change parental leave rules to enable all self-employed barristers to take leave, regardless of whether their spouse or partner has also done so.

The oldest free legal advice centre in the world has been boosted by prestigious US firms Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton and Goodwin Proctor joining its already illustrious list of supporting firms.

Due to concerns of a potential coronavirus outbreak, around 1,100 staff at the London office of City firm Baker McKenzie were asked to work from home on Friday 28 February.

It’s summer, it’s likely that your exams are over and it’s time to kick back, right?

BLM and Clyde & Co LLP have announced that they will merge this summer.

Global law firm Dentons has announced its latest retention rate of 76%, with 28 out of 37 trainees staying on across its UK, Ireland and Middle East offices.

Magic circle rates held especially strong with 94% of newly qualified (NQ) solicitors at Linklaters (47 out of 50) accepting roles, while Allen & Overy revealed that 92% (34 of 37) of trainees are staying on post qualification.

Liverpool-headquartered law firm Weightmans LLP has merged with two law firms, Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law, strengthening its presence in London and Leeds, respectively.