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Kaplan launches new optional master’s course for LPC students

Posted on 16 May 2014

Kaplan Law School has announced that it will be launching an LLM LPC, allowing its 2014-15 LPC students to add the master’s on for no extra charge.

Concerns for City lawyers’ wellbeing prompts call for action

Posted on 18 March 2024

Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive of charity LawCare, has called for law firm partners and other senior figures to “take responsibility for protecting mental health at work”, following growing concerns about lawyers’ wellbeing.

Legal Lego: lecturer's revision series is great building block

Posted on 08 May 2012

Students revising for exams in criminal law have a new tool to aid their studies: a YouTube series recreating some of the main cases and topics with Lego characters.

City firms embrace commercial awareness competition for non-Russell Group students

Posted on 22 June 2020

A new commercial awareness competition for students at non-Russell Group universities has attracted sponsorship from 12 City law firms.

Legal profession celebrates Ramadan

Posted on 20 April 2022

Solicitors in England and Wales celebrate Ramadan, wishing Muslim employees well as they balance fasting with working.

London Met Uni launches mentoring programme for law undergrads

Posted on 27 November 2014

The London Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Business and Law has been awarded funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England to set up a mentoring programme for law undergraduates from under-represented backgrounds.

Goldsmiths launches new law degree to incorporate the SQE

Posted on 03 August 2018

Goldsmiths, University of London has announced plans to launch a new law degree that will incorporate the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

WCAN: the Black Women's Network

Posted on 05 April 2023

Clyde & Co partners with Change Please in law fair CSR initiative

Posted on 20 November 2017

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.

CILEX Law School to deliver the new CILEX Professional Qualification

Posted on 16 June 2021

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.

Matthew Biggerstaff - How to choose your specialist legal area

Posted on 17 October 2023

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.

Webinar | LPC v SQE: helping you decide the best route

Posted on 14 July 2022

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.

Northumbria pro bono clinic recoups more than £130,000 for clients

Posted on 26 February 2015

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.

Manchester BPTC grads get chance to practise on police trainees

Posted on 13 August 2013

Students on Manchester Metropolitan University's BTPC course and police trainees recently took part in a full-scale mock trial, offering both sets of aspiring professionals the taste of their career future.

Legal network launches groundbreaking initiative to support isolated lawyers

Posted on 13 May 2024

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.

Northumbria pilots groundbreaking training course

Posted on 15 February 2011

Northumbria Law School has been approved by the SRA to pilot a new course which will enable students to graduate with the educational qualifications required to apply to join the roll of solicitors.

Aspiring barristers given chance to practise advocacy skills at Blackfriars Crown Court

Posted on 17 April 2014

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

Nottingham Law School launches advocacy centre

Posted on 23 September 2013

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

Legal mother and daughter make history

Posted on 12 May 2011

Law Society president Linda Lee has become the first female head of the society to admit her daughter to the roll of solicitors.

Travers Smith partners with LGBT charity to develop mentoring programme for students

Posted on 14 June 2017

Corporate law firm Travers Smith is partnering with a LGBT charity to develop a mentoring programme designed to empower a new, diverse generation of lawyers.