More flexible pathways to qualifying as a solicitor and "rigorous standards" are at the heart of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s reform programme, its director of education and training has said.

Vocational education provider BPP has been acquired by TDR Capital in a move the educator called a “strong vote of confidence” in the brand.

The Bar Council is this week hosting the Bar Placement Scheme in conjunction with the Social Mobility Foundation.

The JLD is running a free one-day event for LPC students, designed to help them in their search for a training contract and to gain awareness of the issues they may face along the way.

Lincoln’s Inn offers more than £2 million each year in various scholarships, awards and prizes. 

Founded by Dr Ann Limb in 1998, the organisation was set up following Baroness Kennedy KC’s Learning Works report, which identified a significant number of adults who lacked formal qualifications.

The ongoing Legal Education and Training Review, being undertaken by the SRA, the BSB and ILEX, now has its own website.

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