I’m a first-year student – what’s a vacation scheme and when should I apply?

There was good news for the UK legal sector in March as turnover surged to record heights. 

Gajendran Balachandran, an associate in the litigation and regulatory department at DLA Piper UK LLP, shares his experience of initially qualifying as a lawyer in Malaysia and his subsequent journey to working in English and Welsh law. Gajendran also outlines the importance of the firm’s Mosaic group and offers his advice for budding solicitors.

The News of the World saga continues, with an announcement that Lord Justice Leveson will conduct the hacking inquiry in the Royal Courts of Justice.

What do the government’s new consumer rights reforms mean for businesses?

Helen Lewis provides detailed information and advice on full-service firm Penningtons Manches Cooper’s application process and vacation scheme.

What do smaller employment law teams, changes to the tribunal system and the increase in matters being dealt with in-house mean for current and aspiring employment law solicitors?

How do you navigate the Legal Ombudsman Scheme?

For what’s believed to be the first time in England, an AI-powered law firm has successfully helped secure a courtroom victory. This wasn’t a demonstration, a university experiment or an internal pilot project. It was a genuine legal dispute involving a real client, real court proceedings and a real judgment.

This guide breaks down the main types of law firm in the UK, along with their quirks, advantages and potential drawbacks. Think of it as a starting point to figure out where you might fit best.

What is the impact of geopolitical events on commodity markets and how do commodity traders manage the impact of geopolitical events?

Magic circle firm Allen & Overy LLP retained 37 of its 40 trainees, revealing a 93% autumn retention rate – all 40 of the firm’s trainees applied for newly-qualified solicitor roles, with 37 offers being made and accepted. 

If the United Kingdom were to vote to leave the European Union on 23 June 2016, would British citizens lose their right to move freely across Europe and would citizens from the rest of Europe lose their right to free movement into the United Kingdom? Or, is free movement of European citizens here to stay in some form, whatever the outcome of the vote?

Will crowdfunding be stimulated or stifled by the FCA's new regulation?

How do unfair prejudice claims impact D&O coverage?

Whenever a large industrial or infrastructure project is conceived, built and operated, legal advice is key.

How will clean energy power the UK’s future?

What are the implications of an increase in litigation funding and what do investors need to consider?

What was the problem with payment protection insurance and what happens next?