Here we are again, another lockdown (in England at least). In order to save lives and prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed by the spread of covid-19, we are being asked to stay inside and not mix with others. 

Why are energy companies going bust and what are the wider implications?

With the summer holidays in full swing for university students, and just beginning for those younger would-be lawyers, now is the perfect time to consider how to spend some time building the foundations for your future career. Alongside all your staycations, of course!

Manchester-based firm Browne Jacobson has extended its mentoring scheme with Manchester Metropolitan University’s law school, which aims to improve access to careers in the legal profession for students from less-privileged backgrounds. 

City firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP has retained an impressive 100% of its trainees this year. All 13 will qualify at the firm in September.

Associate Elizabeth Zang explains what life as a cyber and tech lawyer involves, the variety of her work and her advice for aspiring lawyers struggling with training contract rejections. 

As reported in the Guardian, BPP has launched an "aggressive expansion plan" to manage the business side of at least 10 British publicly funded universities.

The Bar Council has extended its outreach programme, the Bar Placement Week, to Liverpool. It has been running in London for eight years, as well as in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and Leeds for shorter periods.

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) was introduced in September 2021. Here is everything we know about the new exams, from the syllabus, to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

To what extent does Amazon’s Alexa, and interfaces like it, present a breakthrough opportunity for computer-driven assistances and home automation, and to what extent should any enthusiasm be tempered by privacy concerns?

Leading law firms Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Shearman & Sterling have joined the legal client list of Rare, the specialist graduate diversity recruitment company.

Three legal apprentices have just started at the BBC, joining its in-house legal team on a two-year advanced apprenticeship course that will lead to a Level 3 CILEx Certificate in Law and Practice.

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) was introduced in September 2021. Here's everything we know about the new exams, from the syllabus, to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

From law firm open days to the LawCareersNetLIVE conference, this term was my first time attending events where I had the chance to meet law firm representatives. In this post I'll be discussing my experiences and top tips: from preparation and research to the follow-up period.

What are the duties and liabilities of a NED?

Does the credit crunch mean the end of City bonuses?

Newcastle – the ‘proper North’. Famous for their thick accents and fondness of nights out, Geordies are some of the warmest people around. Maybe that’s why they never seem to wear coats! The legal scene in Newcastle may not be the biggest, but there are still several options for trainee-hopefuls to consider.

This is a hub for all the information you need about changes to legal recruitment and education in response to coronavirus. Check this page regularly for updates on work placement schemes, exam timings, course start dates and more.

Barristers on strike in England and Wales have begun their first round of negotiations with the new Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis.