How can private entities hold the state to account?

The University of Law and Hill Dickinson LLP have entered an exclusive partnership to deliver a brand-new graduate solicitor apprenticeship programme, which will replace the firm’s traditional trainee model. 

Rabin Kok explains the importance of mini-pupillages for aspiring barristers, outlines the type of work he gets involved with at South Square and offers advice for those interested in a career at the Bar in this Meet the Lawyer interview. 

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. 

The latest sitting for part one of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) was passed by fewer than half of candidates – down from the 56% pass rate for the January 2024 sitting.

LawCareers.Net is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Student Law Society Awards, sponsored by BARBRI. The awards celebrate the hard work of student-led societies across the country who support their members through various activities.

The London Olympic Games 2012 bid is simply about sport, right?

Why is it so important that public bodies conduct proper consultations?

A group of firms in the North East have teamed up to develop a collaborative approach to promoting legal apprenticeships in schools. Meanwhile, international commercial firm Charles Russell Speechlys has launched its solicitor apprenticeship programme, with two apprentices set to join the firm’s London office in September 2017. 

Allen & Overy LLP and Travers Smith LLP have revealed a new partnership with LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex) charity GiveOut to launch a new LGBTQI Legal Aid Fund.

The cost of studying for the qualifications to become a solicitor or barrister is an important factor to most people pursuing a career in law. Here’s our guide to the loans and scholarships available for law degrees, as well as the PGDL, SQE and Bar courses.

Where’s the UK real estate market heading in 2025?

In September, I wrote a blog detailing my expectations for the third year of my undergraduate law degree.  As I’m returning to university tomorrow, I thought it’d be beneficial to see how my expectations lived up to reality and outline my updated expectations for the second half of the year. 

MyKindaFuture will deliver a series of digital workshops across Autumn 2020 – with 23 law firms already signed up to host 25 two-hour workshops – to support students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue a career in the law.

UK commercial firm TLT has agreed that The University of Law will be its exclusive training provider of the LPC, GDL and Professional Skills Course, having been impressed with private university’s preparations for the upcoming Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

Why are banks choosing to partner with fintechs?

A recent study by the Bridge Group – a social equality consultancy – found that more than half of partners at City firms went to private schools, while solicitors from lower socio-economic backgrounds take 18 months longer to reach partner.

I’ve discussed my experience with the change from first year to second year on LawCareers.Net previously. However, now that I've reached the midway point in my first semester in third year, I’m back to discuss the jump from second to third year. 

The perindopril saga: what's the story of Servier's α-polymorph patent and the delay to the availability of generic versions of this high blood pressure drug?