The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has released its findings into how pupillages were advertised and the selection criteria used by barristers’ chambers in 2018.

Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers following the transition online in March 2020. Although we’ve seen an end to the covid-19 restrictions, it’s clear that virtual interviews are here to stay. There are key differences between interviewing over webcam and in person, so it’s important to be prepared.

What could Brexit mean for the UK energy sector, including Hinkley Point C, the oil and gas industries, and skilled EU workers in Britain? 

How are the regulators adapting?

Why is the government so reluctant to embrace safe standing at football grounds?

Lawyers advising the charitable, not-for-profit, and social enterprise sector cover a vast area of legal ground.

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

At university, if you wanted to become a solicitor, the only route I knew about was private practice. I knew there were a vast array of firms, from high street to the magic circle, but I knew very little about the in-house legal functions in corporations or the public sector.

Are current city layouts futureproof?

Has the pandemic irrevocably changed the nature of work and the employment relationship in the UK?

Luke Gueli is an associate in the corporate team at Jones Day. In this interview, Luke outlines how the firm’s non-rotational training system works, the international work Jones Day is involved in and his role as a trainee and a newly qualified associate advising multi-national corporations on corporate transactions.  

Commercial law firm Kennedys has launched a virtual work experience programme, which will enable aspiring lawyers globally to gain experience at one of the world’s leading law firms.

A gay couple that was refused a double room in a hotel in Cornwall has been awarded compensation by a Bristol county court judge in a discrimination claim under the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007.

Two more leading law firms have announced partnerships with Vantage, the online portal that matches diverse candidates with opportunities at top legal employers.

For aspiring lawyers, building a robust professional network isn’t just beneficial – it's essential.

What is the new proposed copyright parody exception and what will the impact of it be in practice?

Mooting is one of the best activities you can do to get a sense of what it's like to be a legal advocate, giving you the opportunity to think 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.

Applications for the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) opened on Wednesday 23 February 2022. 

As the deadlines for training contracts all come crashing in on you, and the emails flood in about whether you’re moving on to the next stage or not, it’s hard to focus on what life might be like as a trainee solicitor, so here’s a glimpse into my life as a trainee.

Hear from Aruse Okaisabor, an associate in Ashurst’s digital economy team, about her journey to qualification and life as a lawyer at a global law firm.