Top London chambers 11 Stone Buildings (11SB) has announced that it is to dissolve.

I’m finding it difficult to identify which practice area I’d enjoy most – do you have any tips on choosing a practice area before qualifying as a solicitor?

Several top law firms have signed up to a London-based hybrid internship scheme that offers the chance to gain a rounded introduction to commercial property.

The Bar Council is again running its annual Pupillage Fair in London. The fair is on Saturday 21 October, 10.00am-4.00pm, at The University of Law, Moorgate and is free for students to attend. 

The National College of Legal Training is offering two lucky winners the chance to knock £5,000 each off their course fees with a £10,000 sweepstake.

Law Society members will once again have access to the society’s HQ at 113 Chancery Lane, London from 9:00am on Monday 19 July. 

Nottingham Law School is to offer would-be barristers the chance to combine an LLM with the BPTC, all as part of a one-year course.

The government is considering whether to appeal a High Court judgment that controversial cuts to criminal legal aid are unlawful.

In July 2010, the National Pro Bono Centre (NPBC), a central ‘hub’ that was based in Chancery Lane, was created to bring together the legal profession’s pro-bono work, helping individuals and community groups within England and Wales.

The annual LawCareers.Net Future Lawyers Survey launches today, seeking to learn more about you, our loyal readers, and what makes you tick.

To coincide with Black History Month, the Law Society is holding a series of events at Chancery Lane in celebration of the achievements of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) lawyers.

BPTC students from the University of Law have been involved in a series of mock trials at the crown court.

The Law Society has called on the new Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland, to focus on access to justice and undo the years of damage done to the legal aid system under successive governments.

LawCareers.Net and Aspiring Solicitors have announced a new partnership designed to ensure that the most talented candidates with the greatest potential as lawyers maximise their chances of success.

Christina Blacklaws has become the 174^th president of the Law Society of England and Wales. She was inaugurated at a ceremony at Chancery Lane, London, on 5 July 2018.

Students on Manchester Metropolitan University's BTPC course and police trainees recently took part in a full-scale mock trial, offering both sets of aspiring professionals the taste of their career future.

Pupil barristers will have access to virtual criminal hearings to help them develop their advocacy skills, as part of an observation scheme created by the South Eastern Circuit.

Legal trainees now have the chance to compete for the Young Lawyers Enterprise Award, sponsored by Netlaw Media and Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.

If you’re seeking a wide-ranging pupillage with ample court time and a chance to earn your own fees during the second six, then the common law Bar will suit you well. 

Becoming a barrister gives you the chance to embark on one of the most stimulating, varied and exciting careers that there is.