I've pulled together three top tips to help you tackle those January blues and stay upbeat in the coming months… after all, its nearly summer.

At LCN we usually focus on UK legal matters, but the unprecedented events involving hundreds of US lawyers and several principled judges in the United States over the weekend are of such global importance to those who value the law and legal process that we wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t report them and compile some useful links for the aspiring legal practitioners who comprise our readers.

Linklaters has launched a tailored training contract for Mandarin speakers whereby candidates are trained in London before moving to practise in China upon qualification.

I’m going to be attending a virtual law fair – do you have any advice?

Bristol - the UK’s most environmentally friendly city, the world’s leading producer of hot air balloons and the place I call home during term-time.

We’ve reached the time of year again when many law students are in the midst of training contract applications. As daunting as this process may be, here are a few tricks that may help you stand out from the crowd.

Magic circle law firm Linklaters has launched a bespoke A-level tutoring programme – Making Links Discovery – with two pillars, one aimed at advancing social mobility and the other on improving racial and ethnic diversity within the profession.

Economic data tells a story of unparalleled and strident expansion for legal services. These figures are not only impressive, but also thought provoking: could there be a limit to this legal growth in a well-functioning economy?

The College of Law and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives have teamed up to deliver a 'one-stop shop' for the legal profession's training requirements.

Both Kennedys and Browne Jacobson have recently welcomed their first batch of legal apprentices, reflecting a trend that is fast gathering momentum.

The City Consortium, which includes Freshfields and Linklaters, will provide ‘top-up courses’ for future trainees taking the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) to ensure candidates are prepared to commence training contracts within a City practice.  

Long since labelled a ‘male-dominated industry’, the legal profession is having its gendered division challenged by women solicitors joining at three times the rate of men.

Research published by the Law Society shows that although proposed changes to the legal aid financial eligibility test are positive, the impact of the cost of living crisis and rises in inflation will continue affecting those using legal aid in the justice system.

This session provides you with all the information that you need before embarking on your future career as a solicitor, including an overview of the profession and the skills needed by successful lawyers; what you can do as an undergraduate student to improve your employability for the legal field; an in-depth look at the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) pathway to qualification and course options available. 

Can I access the government’s postgraduate student loan for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), Legal Practice Course (LPC) and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation courses?

Law fairs offer an important opportunity to meet firms face to face or virtually.

To coincide with National Pro Bono Week 2012 (commencing Monday 5 November), LawWorks is running a student conference on Saturday 10 November.