In this masterclass, hosted by LawCareers.Net and The University of Law, we’ll cover exactly what QWE means, including what counts as QWE, how to get it accredited and how law firms are incorporating QWE into their training programmes.

London-based firm Cubism Law is launching a new legal apprenticeship programme in partnership with City University London and CILEx Law School.

I think all the people in the firm should take part in D&I initiatives, regardless of their level and background.

Find out about Alexander Bramwell’s career in marine law at Hill Dickinson – from standing on his first ship as a trainee in Singapore, to his secondments in Norway and eventually making partner. 

At our LawCareersNetLIVE Virtual event on 10 and 11 December 2024, the panel of trainee solicitors provided insight into their experiences of the law firm application process, what being a trainee is really like and their advice for prospective candidates. A representative from The University of Law was also on hand to answer questions about postgraduate study and employability.

Partner Claire Cooke offers a detailed insight into her time at Slaughter and May, from starting as a trainee to being promoted to a partner. 

Here is LawCareers.Net’s 26-step guide to the training contract application process, plus 10 mock interview questions to help you prepare.

Students from BPP Law School, The City Law School and the University of Law will be competing in the first Young Legal Minds commercial negotiation competition on Monday 14 October.

US firm McDermott Will & Emery has launched a new internship at City Law School, the law faculty of City University London.

Staff and students from the University of Law combined to take part in this year's Guildford legal walk, raising money for the Surrey Law Centre.

Professions embracing apprenticeships has grown considerably and the legal sector is one of those that has recognised the opportunities these apprenticeships provide, not only to the apprentice, but also to the firms that employ them and nurture their skills and passion for the profession.

Hundreds of university law society members have participated in the LawCareers.Net survey to discover the best student law societies across the country.

Law students and law school staff from the University of East Anglia have launched a law clinic to provide free legal advice to members of the local community.

Universities and law schools are providing similar law degree courses instead of making the most of their freedom to design a range of options for students to choose from, a new report has claimed.

Law fairs have gone virtual this year! Just as in-person events, you should do some preliminary work before attending your university’s law fair and engaging with employers. Here is our advice on how to effectively prepare for virtual law fairs.