The Junior Lawyers Division has expressed concern that the proposed cuts to legal aid will make a career as a legal aid lawyer a viable option only for those with the financial backing to support themselves.

Leading firms are vulnerable to financial shock following years of enhanced partner distributions and “lean” approaches to cash management, a review of leading firms’ accounts recently revealed.

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

Watson Farley & Williams has asked its September 2013 trainee intake to consider deferring their training contracts for a year, sweetening the deal with an offer of £5,000 for those who decide to do so.

In this masterclass, sponsored by Burges Salmon LLP, CMS and RPC, we explore the exciting path to entering law as a legal apprentice. We discuss the different types of apprenticeships offered by law firms – including paralegal apprenticeships, solicitor apprenticeships and graduate solicitor apprenticeships. You’ll learn about the qualifications required, while gaining insights into the daily responsibilities of legal apprentices. We also cover the advantages and challenges of qualifying this way to help you make an informed decision about your next steps.

Cameron and Carney were full of literary flourish this week, with metaphors that drew parallels with dashboards and apple barrels.

BPP University Law School has announced an increase in the scholarships it is offering this year.

The Commercial Bar Association is once again offering financial awards and work experience in 2017, as part of its drive to encourage people from less-privileged backgrounds to consider careers as commercial barristers. 

Shoosmiths has announced its newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salaries will rise by 8% in London to £97,000.

International law firm Bird & Bird will pay its employees bonuses of £1,000 to help them combat the ongoing cost of living crisis.