Leading education and assessment provider Kaplan has been approved by the Education and Skills Funding Agency to be the End Point Assessment organisation for solicitor apprenticeships. A rigorous application process took place to review Kaplan’s experience, expertise and capacity to perform the role prior to its approval.

A new Bar training course is seeking to replace the Bar Professional Training Course and aims to offer more flexibility and less risk for students, alongside significantly cheaper fees.

The latest sitting for part one of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) was passed by fewer than half of candidates – down from the 56% pass rate for the January 2024 sitting.

Human rights law is essential for a fair and civilised society where all are protected, including the vulnerable, and is a popular choice for students and practitioners.

Attending a law firm’s open day, workshop or presentation is a great way to meet lawyers and recruiters, and gain valuable insights that will improve your applications. Read on for tips on preparing and making a good impression on the day.

Anyone and anything could be the basis of a new TV show or movie nowadays, right? Individuals, books, comics, video games and the list goes on…some have turned out great, others not so much!

The ‘tried and tested’ route to becoming a solicitor is universally trusted by employers, which is why thousands of non-law students graduating in 2021 are choosing the GDL over new courses designed to prepare students for the SQE. This guide explains the key reasons why law firms, other employers and students value the GDL – and looks at how some new SQE-based study options are replicating that success with a focus on developing a wide set of skills.

I’m about to graduate from my law degree but don’t want to work at a law firm. What are my options?

Is the removal of gambling companies from front-of-shirt sponsorship in the Premier League creating a void or sparking opportunity?

Volunteering pro bono has almost as many benefits for students as it does for members of the public needing legal advice. Read on for LawCareers.Net's guide to pro bono work.

Whether you’re embarking on a career in law or just starting a law degree, a solid foundational understanding of legal research is vital. For law students and aspiring lawyers, understanding how to navigate complex legal documents such as case law, statutes and scholarly works is paramount.

This blog post follows on from a previous article I wrote in which I recommended five legal films/shows. Part two is here and we’re back with another five. 

Intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for a variety of different rights which protect intellectual creations, such as inventions, brands, designs, and literary and artistic works.

I am training within the social and education services team. My first seat is in education law, before I move onto adult social care and child matters in my later seats.

Matt Maciejewski, an associate in A&O Shearman’s private equity and M&A team, speaks about the important role non-legal work experience had on his legal career, the work/life balance at the leading London law firm and how to find out if a legal career is the right choice for you.   

Attending a law firm’s open day, workshop or presentation is a great way to meet lawyers and recruiters, and gain valuable insights that will improve your applications. Read on for tips on preparing and making a good impression on the day, whether it’s virtual or in person.

Acing a vacation scheme application comes with time, effort and a lot of research. With the biggest vacation scheme deadline of the year – 31 January – looming (and many firms having their deadline before this), now is the time to perfect your application strategy.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (with no wi-fi) for the past 12 months, you won’t have avoided the explosion in use of generative AI. How can aspiring lawyers position themselves to harness the benefits that AI can offer?

Last year I sent off more than 40 training contract applications but didn’t get one interview. What am I doing wrong?