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The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) was introduced in September 2021. Here is everything we know about the new exams, from the syllabus, to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) will be introduced in September 2021. Aspiring lawyers can now register as SQE candidates and book their SQE1 assessments. Here is everything we know about the new exams, from the syllabus, to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

Commonhold ‘reformation’ – is this a holistic fix for a broken and outdated leasehold system, as formulated by the government in its recent Commonhold White Paper?

The small window of time between the football-related jubilation of Tuesday night and the football-related anxiety of Saturday afternoon is the perfect opportunity to distract yourself with some of this week’s biggest business stories. Here is our collection for this week.

Exclusively UK-based firms typically offer a broad commercial training, emphasising one or two specialist areas; some will also have a private client practice, reflecting longstanding relationships with wealthy individuals and trusts. 

The coronavirus pandemic has delayed plans to change legal education and training in 2021 with the introduction of the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). Here is everything we know about the new exams, from the syllabus, to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

The coronavirus pandemic has so far not led to any delay in plans to change legal education and training in 2021 with the introduction of the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). Here is everything we know about the new exams, from the syllabus, to the format of the exams themselves, to the possible cost for candidates, to the response of law firms, universities, law schools and junior lawyers.

Eklavya Sharma, a corporate associate at K&L Gates LLP talks about the legal and non-legal work experience that supported his training contract applications, and outlines the various opportunities at the firm.

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The best paralegals in the legal profession were celebrated at the prestigious National Paralegal Awards on 23 September 2021.

After listening to a few podcasts, I've developed an interest in what I've always thought were called ‘personal legal services' - an umbrella term including family, wills and estates and trusts - and started researching firms that provide these services.

Laura Kendrick outlines what attracted her to Herbert Smith Freehills, talks about the interesting work on offer and explains how the firm adapted to covid-19. 

Isabella Lewis (she/her) is a senior associate who works in debt finance at A&O Shearman. In this profile, Isabella discusses her area of focus, trade and commodities finance, how extensive research led her to decide on a career in law and the importance of business development. 

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International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has launched sector-specific training contracts in real estate and financial services as part of its plan to “increase sector experience for the firm’s future lawyers”. 

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, one of Japan’s biggest law firms, has opened a new office in London and is set to target UK and European companies entering the Japanese market.

Three more firms have published their retention rates, confirming how many of their spring 2014 qualifiers have been offered newly qualified roles.