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Posted on 30 March 2023

In July 2010, this central ‘hub’ in Chancery Lane was created to bring together the legal profession’s pro-bono work, helping individuals and community groups within England and Wales.

London chancery set 11 Stone Buildings to dissolve

Posted on 29 September 2015

Top London chambers 11 Stone Buildings (11SB) has announced that it is to dissolve.

SQE1 assessment booking is open

Posted on 03 August 2021

Candidates taking the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) can now book to take the SQE1 assessment in November.

Applications open for 14 Justice First Fellowship training contracts

Posted on 15 August 2018

Fourteen social welfare training contracts made available by The Legal Education Foundation (TLEF) are now open for applications.

Slaughter and May announces highest retention of qualifying trainees among Magic Circle

Posted on 17 March 2014

Slaughter and May has announced that it will be keeping on 95% of trainees qualifying in Spring 2014, the highest retention rate among the Magic Circle this year.

Social housing finance

Social housing finance encompasses the funding of social and affordable housing projects led by government bodies and non-profit organisations.

Defamation/reputation management

Defamation, libel and slander claims can severely impact the reputation of people, publications and businesses.

Cobbetts' trainees will be saved by DWF

Posted on 07 February 2013

Further to news last week that Cobbetts planned to go into administration, with DWF intending to buy the ailing firm, the deal has now gone ahead.

Regulatory

Whether it is EU-originated, domestic or a self-imposed industry code of conduct, regulation affects all aspects of civil life and commercial activity.

Criminal barristers suspend walkout and vote to accept government’s fees offer

Posted on 02 July 2019

Criminal barristers have voted to accept the government’s latest fees offer after threatening to stage a mass walkout in July.

Student Volunteering Week programme emphasises civic responsibility

Posted on 20 February 2018

The 17^th annual Student Volunteering Week is this week (19-25 February).

SRA plans interactive Twitter event on "training for tomorrow"

Posted on 10 June 2014

The SRA is planning to hold a live, one-hour Twitter session on Thursday 19 June, from 1:00pm-2:00pm, in relation to its Training for Tomorrow programme.

Wragge & Co launches trainee secondment to China

Posted on 09 January 2012

As part of a revamped graduate recruitment policy, Wragge & Co has launched an exciting trainee secondment programme to China.

Coca Cola and Marks & Spencer open applications for solicitor apprenticeships

Posted on 24 November 2017

Major brands Coca Cola and Marks & Spencer have adopted the solicitor apprenticeship.

Dentons appoints mindfulness officer to help staff with stress

Posted on 23 August 2019

International firm Dentons has appointed a ‘chief mindfulness officer’.

Middle Temple

In 2024, Middle Temple awarded scholarships worth around £1.4 million, with more than £1.2 million of that going to Bar course students and £211,750 to GDL students.

Record number of solicitor advocates appointed QCs

Posted on 18 January 2017

A record number of solicitors have gained the prestigious title of Queen’s Counsel in the most recent round of appointments, which are usually taken up by barristers.

Trainee intakes to grow at Shearman and K&L Gates

Posted on 06 October 2014

Both Shearman & Sterling LLP and K&L Gates have confirmed that they will take on more trainees in the upcoming recruitment cycles.

SRA consults on changes to regulations required by new Solicitors Qualifying Exam

Posted on 02 June 2017

Another consultation has been launched on the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination, with this one focusing on the changes to regulations that will be necessary in order to introduce the ‘super exam’.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner completes transatlantic merger

Posted on 06 April 2018

The merger of City firm Berwin Leighton Paisner and US-based Bryan Cave has been completed, creating new firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.