International firm Clyde & Co has become the latest law firm to embrace socially responsible marketing by partnering with social enterprise organisation Change Please for its free coffee giveaways at this year’s university law fairs. 

In this webinar hosted by LawCareers.Net and The University of Law, we cover exactly what the Legal Practice Course and Solicitors Qualifying Exam routes look like, what study options are available, and top tips on pursuing the path that is right for you.

CILEX Law School has been approved to deliver the new CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) – a training route that is open to those without a university qualification and has been redesigned to ensure it produces lawyers that have the skills necessary to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the legal market.  

The student-run pro bono clinic at Northumbria University, Student Law Office, has secured more than £130,000 in compensation for its clients in 2013/14.

Shadowing a judge, often referred to as judge marshalling, is a beneficial form of work experience for both aspiring solicitors and barristers. While both groups can benefit, it’s aspiring barristers who usually endeavour to secure the scheme, as it gives a huge insight into their future career (ie attending court, practising advocacy). As part of the experience, some students even get the chance to sit on the judge’s bench.

No matter what stage of your undergraduate you’re at, you likely don’t yet know what your specialist area of law is going to be. With such a huge range of areas within law, it can sometimes be overwhelming to decide which one’s for you. This is a discussion to try and point you in the right direction. 

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The National Legal Alliance has launched a wellbeing service – métier legal lifestyle protect – to support lawyers who are struggling with burnout and poor mental health. 

BPTC students from the University of Law have been involved in a series of mock trials at the crown court.

Nottingham Law School is to launch the United Kingdom’s first dedicated centre for the academic study of advocacy.