On Saturday 25 March, UK schools went head-to-head in the National Bar Mock Trial Competition Final, which took place at The Royal Courts of Justice. 

A legal apprentice currently training at international firm Kennedys has won the Legal Apprentice of the Year award in her category at the BPP Apprentice of the Year Awards 2017. 

Following the Domestic Abuse Bill’s second reading in the House of Commons last week, the Law Society says the bill must do more to protect victims. It recently passed a significant stage in its path to becoming law and will now be examined by the public bill committee.

BARBRI has announced the innovative funding initiative, BARBRI Bridges, to support and enhance diversity inclusion and wider access to the legal sector.

Changes to the solicitors profession’s entry requirements could place less well-off candidates at a disadvantage and damage equality in the legal profession, the Law Society has warned.

BPP University Law School has revealed details of its new Bar course, which will replace the BPTC following changes to barrister training implemented by the Bar Standards Board.

A deal between Irwin Mitchell LLP and Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP will involve the two firms working together to “maximise the opportunities both sides of the border” for their clients.

Research published by the Law Society shows that although proposed changes to the legal aid financial eligibility test are positive, the impact of the cost of living crisis and rises in inflation will continue affecting those using legal aid in the justice system.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been criticised for its response to the collapse of Axiom Ince in 2023, which led to the loss of 1,400 jobs.

A new report shows that two-thirds of junior lawyers want the right to refuse work for ethical reasons. However, the research, which was led by Dana Denis-Smith and published by Obelisk Support, found that this right is currently provided at only 18% of the respondents’ workplaces.

Technology and digital media law firm Kemp Little has joined Deloitte Legal, doubling its lawyer headcount to more than 170 in the UK. The transaction also saw the addition of 29 new partners.

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has been told it must immediately improve its performance by regulators after failing an end-of-year inspection.

The research showed that many students were unable to complete mini-pupillages without funding, creating a huge barrier for less-privileged students because legal work experience is viewed as vital by many chambers.

As the Institute of Legal Executives and Manchester Metropolitan University partner up to offer a new qualifying LLB in legal practice, find out what other law schools and universities have been getting up to.

In a recent speech, Law Society President John Wotton addressed key issues regarding the present and future of the legal profession, claiming that the professional distinction between barristers and solicitors may become a thing of the past.

Members of the Law Students' Network Birmingham were treated to insight into the life of a local authority lawyer, courtesy of a talk held by the legal department of Birmingham City Council on 25 January.

The legal profession is all over the front pages this week, with all eyes on the Supreme Court as it considers whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully by suspending Parliament.