The government outlined its programme to “level up” the UK in the Queen’s speech on Tuesday, following the previous week’s local and devolved elections, with the Conservatives reinforcing their position as the dominant political force in England, the SNP continuing to lead the field in Scotland, and Labour doing well in Wales and the Manchester and London mayoral elections, but losing ground elsewhere, including a crucial byelection in Hartlepool.

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

You’ve done some basic research and spotted a firm that you like the look of. How can you find out more?

Have you been keeping up with the commercial news? Warmer UK weather has impacted British Gas’ profits, eBay has acquired Depop from Etsy and data shows that retailers plan to cut working hours. 

Browne Jacobson LLP and the Governmental Legal Department are among the 16 organisations that have come together to develop a new Level 6 legal apprenticeship – the costs lawyer apprenticeship. 

The role of general counsel (GC) has become an increasingly popular appointment at top law firms, mirroring its rise among commercial companies. To become a GC, you must be a qualified lawyer with an array of legal and business experience.

Since it’s spooky season, it seems only right to provide a round-up of business news that’s been haunting the City this week.

The new centralised ‘super exam’ for qualifying solicitors which will replace the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course (LPC) does not amount to a “robust and effective measure of competence” and may end up costing students more than the current system, the University of Law has said.

It’s Thursday, which means business as usual; we’re bringing you the top trending commercial news. 

One thing I didn’t consider when pursuing a career in law is whether I was prepared to sacrifice ‘me time’.

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.

Travers Smith LLP and Linklaters LLP both launch new AI training programmes to boost employee understanding, improve the expertise of their lawyers and keep up with the fast-paced nature of the evolving technology space. 

The Vickers Report: what are the implications for consumers, banks and lawyers?

Clifford Chance has secured the top spot in Stonewall’s annual top 100 employers list, which celebrates exceptional employers that champion LGBTQ+ equality across the UK.  

Bulb Energy is a large energy supplier with 650 employees, serving around 1.5 million people in the UK. It launched in 2015 with a focus on providing renewable energy at a fair price.

I got a 2:2 at university because I spent too much time on extracurricular activities and work experience, rather than on my studies. Should I explain this in my training contract applications? And is there any chance that my extracurriculars could support my application instead?

The SRA has responded to the publication of the LETR, stating that the report would provide a starting point from which to consider a series of radical reforms.

Nottingham Law School (NLS) has launched a range of Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation courses to prepare students for the SQE. The SQE will be phased in from September 2021 and will eventually replace the current route into the solicitors’ profession, the Legal Practice Course.