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Matthew Biggerstaff - How to prepare for the SQE at university

Posted on 23 January 2024

While previous options such as the LPC were built into university education through master's and postgraduate degrees, the SQE offers a different approach, being separate from university education. In this post I'll discuss ways that you can best prepare for the SQE exams while in university.

Co-op to create 3,000 legal jobs

Posted on 31 May 2012

The Co-operative Group's announcement of its intentions to create 3,000 jobs in the legal sector is the latest and clearest sign that alternative business structures are set to have a big impact on the legal profession.

Applying for LawCareersNetLIVE 2025

Posted on 14 October 2025

I’d like to apply for one of the LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, but I’m not sure which event to choose?

Student Social Mobility Awards 2025 recognise LSE student for efforts to improve access to legal profession

Posted on 18 June 2025

London School of Economics and Political Science undergraduate Imaan Kamran Malik is due to be recognised at this year’s Student Social Mobility Awards for overcoming socioeconomic challenges to break into the legal profession and her efforts to improve access to the field.

Law Society president urges action after report exposes failures in UK prison system

Posted on 14 November 2025

President of the Law Society of England and Wales, Mark Evans, commented on the Justice Committee’s report on UK prisons, saying the findings shine “a light on a prison system in desperate need of support and investment”.

Law Society welcomes proposed changes to resolve misconduct at the Bar

Posted on 08 September 2025

The Law Society of England and Wales has welcomed the Bar Council’s review into bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar, commending “the leadership of the Rt Hon. the Baroness Harriet Harman KC and the review team for their thorough and thoughtful work”.

Hogan Lovells launches £150,000 bursary to be spread among students at LSE, Durham and York

Posted on 02 April 2015

Hogan Lovells has teamed up with three universities to launch a £150,000 bursary scheme to help law undergraduates through their studies.

Ground-breaking law firm launched for animal rights

Posted on 08 March 2019

A new law firm has been launched entirely dedicated to the protection of animal rights. Advocates for Animals, which is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, plans to work for charities and non-governmental organisations and is already supported by the legal charity, the UK Centre of Animal Law.

Reed Smith focuses on employee wellbeing with new programme

Posted on 24 January 2018

Global law firm Reed Smith has launched a new programme, Wellness Works, to support the wellbeing of its employees.

Olympic medallist sets gold standard for London Legal Walk

Posted on 25 April 2013

Olympic rowing gold medallist Katherine Grainger CBE will be joining 6,000 members of the legal profession for next month’s London Legal Walk to raise money for the free legal advice sector.

I. Stephanie Boyce announced as new chair of The Solicitors’ Charity

Posted on 02 December 2025

The Solicitors’ Charity has appointed I. Stephanie Boyce as chair elect, from March 2026, and as a member of the board of trustees.

Breaking Barriers

Posted on 27 March 2023

Matthew Biggerstaff - Student mental health: a growing problem at university

Posted on 22 September 2023

Students and mental health isn't a new connection to make, with stress and anxiety being linked to university students for years. Law students especially have been renowned for experiencing a high amount of stress during their studies. But do universities have a duty of care to their students to support them through their time in education?

BAME solicitors earn 25% less than white colleagues

Posted on 11 December 2020

A report on the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) solicitors by The Law Society identified that BAME solicitors earn 25% less on average than their white counterparts.

Regulated remedies

Posted on 27 April 2010

The Remedies Directive (2007/66/EC): what are the options open to contractors for a contract awarded in breach of the rules and how can the contracting authority mitigate its risks?

Improve your employability with a national roadshow of Step Up events from The University of Law

Posted on 18 March 2015

The University of Law is launching a series of new employability events which will help prospective students prepare for their legal careers.

Partnerships at large firms still overwhelmingly dominated by the privately educated, finds SRA

Posted on 26 May 2016

The biggest diversity survey yet to take place in the legal profession has found that privately educated solicitors remain vastly overrepresented in the senior ranks of large firms.

Inns of Court Scholarships

In recent years the four Inns of Court have dished out millions of pounds in awards.

Latest SQE2 results: attainment gaps remains

Posted on 22 August 2023

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published the results for the April/May 2023 sitting of SQE2, revealing an overall pass rate of 77%, matching the results from April 2022 and up 6% from October 2022’s results.

SQE1 results: “landmark day in legal education”

Posted on 20 January 2022

Thursday 20 January 2022 is the first results day for part one of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). Candidates who sat SQE1 in November 2021 received their results at 3:00pm today via their SQE candidate accounts.