This session is designed for aspiring lawyers eager to understand the evolving landscape of the legal profession and to equip you with the knowledge to navigate and thrive in this dynamic field. In today's rapidly changing world, law firms aren’t just legal service providers; they’re dynamic businesses adapting to new challenges and opportunities. This masterclass explores how firms are evolving to meet client demands, leveraging new technologies such as AI and transforming their business models to enhance efficiency and client service.

The Law Society has condemned a report from the National Crime Agency (NCA) that identifies money-laundering as a major threat and describes solicitors as “crucial to the laundering of illicit funds”. 

A recent lecture hosted by Nottingham Law School has suggested that legal education should develop students' understanding of how language works.

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has revamped its monthly magazine, the CILEx Journal, to support the growing number of CILEx lawyers. 

Law students have launched a petition demanding that the government includes the Legal Practice Course among programs eligible for its postgraduate loans. 

Des Hudson, chief executive of the Law Society, has confirmed that he will retire from his position in July.

The Junior Lawyers Division is encouraging members to participate in the Law Society’s consultation on a recommended minimum salary.

Kings College London has launched a scholarship programme worth £2 million each year for law students who display academic excellence, leadership potential and ambition.

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.

LawCareers.Net is pleased to announce the launch of our newly designed website featuring enhanced site navigation, a new video hub and a modernised look and feel.

How is commercial awareness from a regulatory perspective applicable to acquisitions?

The fifth annual Sport Resolutions conference took place last week, with this year’s focus on the key industry issues of anti-doping, gambling addiction and racism in sport.

National law firm Devonshires has retained 100% of its six newly-qualified (NQ) lawyers for the second year in a row.

The proposals published by the Legal Services Board following the Legal Education and Training Review have been heavily criticised by the City of London Law Society.

City law firm Ashurst LLP has announced pay rises for both its London-based trainee solicitors and newly-qualified lawyers.

Six leading law firms are set to attend the third annual OPEN event for disabled students who are interested in a career in commercial law.

New research has revealed that privately educated lawyers still make up the majority of legal professionals at the country's top 20 law firms.

LawCareers.Net has launched its very own YouTube channel, with a view to helping students build up their commercial awareness, sharing top career tips and going behind the scenes with the legal profession's movers and shakers.

I'm thinking of doing a master’s – could this help me to stand out when applying for a training contract?

The next LawCareers.Net webinar on 29 September at 3:00pm is a great way to top up your commercial awareness. You can watch our expert panel of law firm associates discuss the legal practice of IP, from patents to trademarks. If you’ve missed our previous practice area webinars – check out the recordings on the LawCareers.Net YouTube channel.