“Can I still qualify as a solicitor via the Legal Practice Course (LPC) even though the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is now the new pathway into the profession?” This is a question that is becoming increasingly more familiar as many aspiring lawyers consider their next step towards qualification.

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.

The Law Society met with the Lord Chancellor last week in another bid to influence the government's decision in relation to its planned legal aid cuts.

The number of pupillages being offered is likely to shrink as covid-19 forces chambers to defer recruitment, the Bar Standards Board revealed in a recent report.

Three international law firms have teamed up with City University London to offer LLM students the chance to apply for three high-quality internships.

Access to legal aid in civil disputes looks set to be widened slightly thanks to an offer by the Ministry of Justice to provide greater flexibility over the scope of provision.

The University of Law has launched a new combined Bar Professional Training Course LLM programme. 

BPP University Law School has launched a nationwide advocacy competition for aspiring barristers, with scholarships and bursaries the prizes. 

Magic circle firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is offering university students the chance to attend a two-day international workshop on 4 April and 5 April 2011.

Brexit has this week been interwoven with the appointment of a new prime minister and a major cabinet reshuffle, including a new chancellor of the exchequer. 

Students are urged to ensure that they don’t miss the chance to vote in the general election on 7 May 2015.