Baker McKenzie and Travers Smith LLP have become the latest law firms to announce increases in pay for their newly qualified (NQ) lawyers. 

The University of Law is launching a nine-month MA Law degree, which is designed for non-law graduates who want to gain a master’s level legal qualification.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to visit at least 55 firms that it has identified as being at high risk of financial instability.

Goldsmiths, University of London has announced plans to launch a new law degree that will incorporate the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

The National College of Legal Training is offering two lucky winners the chance to knock £5,000 each off their course fees with a £10,000 sweepstake.

The Lawyer reports that City firm Macfarlanes has widened the scope of its flexible working strategy in an effort to get more women into senior positions.

Further to news that the release date for the findings of the Legal Education and Training Review has again been delayed, the unique five-year qualifying degree offered by Northumbria University has been put on hold.

The rise in sexual misconduct cases means that the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has had to increase its budget and projected workload for 2019.

This year will see the launch of Justice Week, an initiative that will build on the format of National Pro Bono Week and which has the backing of the Law Society, the Bar Council and CILEx.

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.

In its strictest sense, a company lawyer will advise clients on the rules and requirements of the Companies Act 2006, which is the prevailing legislation governing how UK companies are incorporated, registered, governed and dissolved.