The British Inter-University Commercial Awareness Competition (BIUCAC) is running for the third time this year, sponsored by over 20 City law firms.

The University of Westminster Law Society launched its commercial awareness competition on 12 May 2025, with this year’s focus on the important role AI is playing in the legal sector. 

In this LCN Says, The University of Law, sponsor of our LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, shares 10 tips for a successful vacation scheme or training contract application.

With the aim of making legal careers more widely accessible, an apprenticeship allows you to 'earn while you learn' – in other words, become a paid employee at a law firm (or in-house legal team). In this article, we'll take a look at what solicitor apprenticeships entail, what they offer, and how they differ from other routes to qualifying.

Today we are pleased to bring you details of the firms and individuals who are nominated for the ninth annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards. The awards will be presented at a glamorous event at the top of 'The Gherkin' later this month.

A new two-part Bar course that will replace the BPTC has been given provisional approval.

Multinational law firm DWF will adopt the Solicitors Qualifying Exam from January 2022 and launch the firm’s new graduate entry-level apprenticeship programme in partnership with BPP University Law School.

With Freshers’ week a distant memory, exams and essay deadlines are already a looming reality for some. With this in mind, what can you do to improve your career prospects?

The winner of the Future Legal Mind Award 2021 has been announced as BPP University Bar Student Elena Michael, who impressed the judges with her ideas on regulating the UK’s commercialised porn industry. Elena will receive £2,000 towards her career.

Students at the University of Kent will have free access to digital evidence management platform CaseLines after a partnership between the university and the company was launched.

Working as a paralegal before securing a training contract is increasingly the norm for thousands of candidates. It is even possible to qualify as a solicitor by gaining relevant experience as a paralegal, instead of a formal training contract – a route which could become even more popular with the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). However, this stepping stone also has potential downsides to watch out for…

The cost of studying for the qualifications to become a solicitor or barrister is obviously of paramount importance to the vast majority of people pursuing a career in law. Here is our guide to the loans and scholarships available for law degrees, as well as the GDL, LPC, SQE and Bar courses.

The cost of studying for the qualifications to become a solicitor or barrister is obviously of paramount importance to the majority of people pursuing a career in law. Here’s our guide to the loans and scholarships available for law degrees, as well as the GDL, LPC, SQE and Bar courses.

The first year of university is a fantastic time to start scoping out where you want your degree – and eventually your career – to take you.

As an academic society with a focus on career development, we hosted various events at the start of the academic year dedicated to introducing first-year students to the world of legal careers. This year, we were proud to win the award for ‘Best society for first-year students’, sponsored by Weightmans LLP.

Mooting is one of the best things you can do to get a sense of what it's like to be a legal advocate, giving you the opportunity to get up on your feet and argue your case. It is also an impressive addition to any CV, whether you’re pursuing a career as a barrister or solicitor.