Does the idea of interesting and varied work, an excellent salary and a good work/life balance appeal? Becoming an in-house lawyer could be your perfect vocation. We spoke to those in the know including several qualified in-house lawyers about what it means to work at the very heart of your client.

In this LawCareers.Net masterclass, sponsored by Addleshaw Goddard, Clyde & Co LLP, Lewis Silkin and Osborne Clarke LLP, we cover the basics of launching a legal career, including what you should do in the first year of university, how to research and apply to future employers, and practical advice for getting work experience.

In this LawCareers.Net masterclass, sponsored by Addleshaw Goddard, Clyde & Co LLP, Lewis Silkin and Osborne Clarke LLP, we cover the basics of launching a legal career, including what you should do in the first year of university, how to research and apply to future employers, and practical advice for getting work experience.

In this LawCareers.Net masterclass, sponsored by Addleshaw Goddard, Clyde & Co LLP, Lewis Silkin and Osborne Clarke LLP, we cover the basics of launching a legal career, including what you should do in the first year of university, how to research and apply to future employers, and practical advice for getting work experience.

Magic circle firm Slaughter and May has set social mobility targets, aiming to increase the representation of lawyers and other employees from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in the firm. 

In this LawCareers.Net masterclass, sponsored by Addleshaw Goddard, Clyde & Co LLP and DWF Group Limited, we cover the basics of launching a legal career, including what you should do in the first year of university, how to research and apply to future employers, and practical advice for getting work experience.

BPP has announced it will roll out its two-year degree programmes across all six of its UK centres after an increase in interest from students.

In this guide we outline some of the key issues facing the UK legal profession, as well as headline-grabbing cases and mergers – are you in the know?

Leading medical negligence firm Fletchers Solicitors is accepting applications for its 2018 trailblazer solicitor apprenticeship scheme.

Garden Court Chambers has launched a scholarship to enable refugee students to take the Bar Practice Course (BPC) at  City, University of London Law School.

Herbert Smith Freehills, Wragge & Co and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives have released a documentary celebrating diversity in the legal profession in conjunction with the online careers advice hub, www.CareerPlayer.com.

Farrer & Co LLP is due to welcome its first cohort of solicitor apprentices in Autumn 2022, with The University of Law selected by the firm to deliver the academic programme aspect of the apprenticeship.

Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8 September 2022, all Queen’s Counsel have become King’s Counsel. 

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has announced plans to work with education provider Pearson to deliver the new Legal Services T Level, aimed at 16- to 19-year-olds. 

Qualifying work experience (QWE) is one of the four requirements needed to qualify as a solicitor via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

The first LCN Podcast episode of the new year covers what mooting is, how to develop your skills, tips for novice mooters and how to discuss your mooting experience in your applications to legal employers.

Global law firm White & Case LLP has set out the plans for its new solicitor apprenticeship offering, with the first cohort joining the firm next year to receive a salary of £32,000. 

The University of Leicester Pro Bono Society explain how they won 'Best society for pro bono' at the 2026 Student Law Society Awards.

The University of Nottingham Mooting Society explain how they won 'Best society for mooting' at the 2026 Student Law Society Awards.