We are delighted to bring you details of those firms and individuals nominated for the 15th annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards.

Newcastle – the ‘proper North’. Famous for their thick accents and fondness of nights out, Geordies are some of the warmest people around. Maybe that’s why they never seem to wear coats! The legal scene in Newcastle may not be the biggest, but there are still several options for trainee-hopefuls to consider.

With AI-generated deepfakes on the rise, what legal protections are available to individuals in the UK seeking to protect their image and do they go far enough?

Family and divorce is very much a people-focused area of law.

What does acting ‘in good faith’ mean and how is it interpreted in the legal system for joint venture and shareholders’ agreements?

Public law can take many forms, from statutory appeals, inquiries, disciplinary proceedings to public procurement, environmental issues and discrimination law. 

Pre-eminent pro bono organisation LawWorks is currently accepting nominations for its annual LawWorks & Attorney General Student Awards 2013

Lawyers in Schools offers an opportunity for law firm employees to volunteer in the classroom: sharing knowledge and understanding on a variety of legal issues.

In the wake of the release of the Leveson Report last week, the Law Society’s last public debate event of the year will examine the report’s conclusions on British press culture, practices and ethics.

Newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salaries are on the rise, as global law firm Ropes & Gray International LLP boosts NQ pay to £165,000, up from £147,000. 

Law firms may soon be changing their web addresses to take advantage of a new domain, '.law', which is likely to be authorised by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the body that coordinates internet addresses.

In this masterclass run by Trowers & Hamlins LLP, the firm will discuss real estate law, including who key clients are, the types of project real estate lawyers handle and what a typical day in the life of a real estate lawyer at Trowers looks like.

How will the CMA respond to complaints about unfair practices in relation to cancellations and refunds?

If you’re interested in any client-facing role, it’s inevitable you’ve heard both firms and individuals stress the importance of commercial awareness. However, the legal profession is broad and diverse in the types of work that lawyers do. Does this mean that every type of lawyer needs to be commercially aware? This article explores both sides of this question.

Since March, the UK has seen restrictions being lifted and the government’s four-step roadmap offering a route back to a more normal life. Although we are gearing slowly towards normality, there’s no denying the impact coronavirus has had on our lives and the legal profession. 

What does the EU Omnibus mean for businesses?

How are the UK's net zero commitments affecting commercial law firms?

How can private entities hold the state to account?

The Territorial Army is actively recruiting lawyers via a just-launched TV ad campaign.

The application process for seven social welfare law training contracts, organised through The Legal Education Foundation (TLEF) is currently in full swing.