Big changes are sweeping the legal profession - not least to the ways in which you can become part of it and how you will be trained once you get there.

Exams are over (woohoo) and there are a few weeks ahead of you to organise and do as you please. No prep to do, no consolidation to do and absolutely no dissertation writing to do (double woohoo).

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

The age limit for jurors in England and Wales is to be raised from 70 to 75, the government announced last month.

LawCareers.Net’s recent early career lawyer diversity survey has found that 76% of aspiring or junior lawyers agree or strongly agree that law firms often contain ‘old boys’ clubs’, while nearly 70% believe firms aren’t doing enough to promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. 

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

Networking is one of the most important things that you’ll do as a law student or aspiring lawyer. People will tell you that it's important to attend as many legal events as possible but won’t tell you how you can put your best self out there at these events.

The SRA has introduced a new suitability test today that could see those with a police caution or penalty notice denied the right to become a solicitor.

The first two apprentices to join Withers have started at the firm’s London office in its real estate and corporate departments.

The new Level Four Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Services is now open for registration.