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Posted on 22 March 2023

ASAP aims to reduce destitution amongst asylum seekers by protecting their legal rights to food and shelter.

Posted on 17 March 2011

The Institute of Legal Executives and Manchester Metropolitan University have joined forces to offer a new qualifying LLB in legal practice which leaves students with a variety of career options upon graduation.

The National Pro Bono Centre

Posted on 30 March 2023

In July 2010, this central ‘hub’ in Chancery Lane was created to bring together the legal profession’s pro-bono work, helping individuals and community groups within England and Wales.

Trust Me

Posted on 16 May 2006

The Chancellor's surprise announcement in his Budget speech of new tax rules for trusts generated a furore in the specialist press and among private client lawyers. What's all the fuss about?

Can Blockchain revolutionise real estate transactions?

Posted on 14 January 2020

How might blockchain influence real estate transactions?

LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards 2019: the results

Posted on 17 May 2019

Representatives from 65 law firms across the UK gathered at Grace Hall in Central London last night to celebrate the winners of the 16^th annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards.

Capital markets

Posted on 31 October 2023

What are capital markets and what’s going on at the moment?

Get in on the act

Posted on 29 June 2010

Why is the Legal Services Act such a big deal?

Firms offer trainees cash to defer

Posted on 20 July 2012

Not on quite the same scale as the desperate times of 2009, but a couple of firms have recently been asking their future trainees to defer their places in exchange for a cash payment, citing "business activity levels" as the reason.

IntoUniversity

Posted on 05 April 2023

BPP’s BPTC scholarship programme opens for applications

Posted on 03 February 2014

BPP Law School is offering scholarships and pupillage support for its Bar Professional Training Course programme; candidates can apply from 4 February 2014.

Helena Kennedy Foundation

Posted on 22 March 2023

Founded by Dr Ann Limb in 1998, the organisation was set up following Baroness Kennedy KC’s Learning Works report, which identified a significant number of adults who lacked formal qualifications.

CILEx launches revamped monthly journal and website

Posted on 06 October 2015

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has revamped its monthly magazine, the CILEx Journal, to support the growing number of CILEx lawyers.

Pro bono bodies get students to raise funds

Posted on 14 October 2011

LawWorks and the Bar Pro Bono Unit have teamed up to launch a fundraising competition for law school students – the Law School Challenge 2012.

Sullivan & Cromwell announces 100% trainee retention

Posted on 06 July 2015

Joining the select group of firms that boasts 100% trainee retention, Sullivan & Cromwell has announced that its first cohort of trainees have all been offered and accepted NQ positions at the firm.

Survey reveals LCN and TCPH used by 81% of trainees and NQs

Posted on 07 March 2016

The recent LawCareers.Net Trainee Survey has revealed that 81% of respondents used either LawCareers.Net or The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook, or both, as part of their hunt for a job.

Law Reform Committee essay competition seeks submissions

Posted on 15 September 2015

The Law Reform Committee of the Bar Council is running its annual essay competition, asking for submissions of no more than 3,000 words that identify a desirable, practical and useful law reform.

More firms join Clegg’s "Business Compact"

Posted on 17 January 2012

A number of firms have signed up to a social mobility initiative launched by the government last year.

Bar Council backs cheaper two-stage BPTC run by Inns of Court

Posted on 10 November 2017

The Bar Council has come out in support of a new barrister training programme involving a two-part Bar Professional Course run by the Inns of Court, which should be cheaper for aspiring barristers.

Top firms review financial support for students

Posted on 08 April 2011

As universities plan to hike tuition fees, some firms are to review the financial assistance on offer to their future trainees.