The legal sector has been granted almost £1 million of government funding to create 750 apprenticeships by March 2015.

Some 70% of first-six pupil barristers in 2011-12 enrolled on the BPTC without having secured pupillage, according to the joint annual report made by the Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board earlier this month.

Swansea University was named University of the Year by UK student users of the comparison website, whatuni.com.

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what are firms looking for? Read on for LawCareers.Net’s expert advice.

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what are firms looking for? Read on for LawCareers.Net’s expert advice.

William Jay, an associate at Morrison Foerster, outlines what it was about the leading global law firm that stood out to him when he was making training contract applications, as well as what makes it a great place to work. 

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know if it’s for you?

There are lots of different careers in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law which could be anything from intellectual property to Islamic finance to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

Clifford Chance is again running its Intelligent Aid essay competition, offering students the chance to demonstrate intellect, creativity and understanding of this year's topic – growth economies.

The Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) has been replaced by the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). Only lawyers who’ve already started qualifying via the QLTS can continue to qualify this way.

Thanks to my involvement with my local JLD, I’ve been able to build good relations with local firms and junior lawyers working at local firms. Recently I was able to speak with a partner and head of department at one of these firms. He very kindly spent a good half an hour on the phone with me, and we talked about what someone in his position would be looking for in any new potential recruits.

Isabella Gartside, early careers assistant at Ashfords LLP, highlights how crucial thorough research is prior to making an application, the importance of being genuine and how you can make yourself stand out. 

Diversity organisation Aspiring Solicitors has opened team registrations for its national commercial awareness competition 2017-18. 

The number of students enrolling on the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) has unexpectedly risen by 14% after a downward trend emerged over the last four years. 

The SRA has published a report on the results of its work-based learning pilot, which began in September 2008.

The government’s apprenticeship levy, which will take payments from larger UK businesses to fund apprenticeship programmes across a range of sectors, comes into force today (6 April). 

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So, how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what exactly are firms assessing you on? Here’s our expert advice.

With National Apprenticeship Week set to launch next Monday, here is a round-up of the latest news from the legal apprenticeship realm.

Shoosmiths’ summer vacation scheme, which was due to take place in June, has been cancelled in light of recent government advice. 

Browne Jacobson has further expanded its apprentice scheme to take on four new recruits, who join the six September 2012 apprentices.