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Sheffield Hallam University creates first student law firm

Posted on 20 February 2019

Sheffield Hallam University has become the first university to set up a fully functioning law firm so that its students can gain work experience during their studies. SHU Law is a not-for-profit alternative business structure that was licensed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in January.

John MacKenzie - Legalese: can lawyers ever speak normally?

Posted on 12 May 2025

Where did legalese come from? Part of the answer to why lies in history. Legal English has been shaped by Latin, French and Old English influences over centuries – a scholastic and linguistic legacy that lingers in our modern drafting.

Jacksons Law Firm

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Osborne Clarke announces SQE partnership with BPP University

Posted on 20 October 2021

Future-focused law firm Osborne Clarke LLP has selected BPP University Law School as its education provider of the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

How to make a good impression on your training contract

Posted on 23 July 2024

I start my training contract in September and was wondering how I can make a positive impression and stand out from the crowd. Also, what should I aim to achieve in each seat?

Neide Lemos - Greenwashing the fashion industry

Posted on 14 December 2022

The fashion industry is among the biggest offenders for ‘greenwashing’ claims. Fashion is also responsible for between 2% and 8% of global carbon emissions.

A changing legal profession

Big changes are sweeping the legal profession - not least to the ways in which you can become part of it and how you will be trained once you get there.

How can young lawyers avoid burnout?

Posted on 13 June 2023

I know the legal profession can be demanding and competitive, so how do I avoid burnout at work?

GROW Mentoring

Posted on 27 March 2023

Law firm profits and revenues rise in early 2024/25 results

Posted on 18 July 2025

Two international law firms have reported increased profits, and several other firms saw revenues rise as the 2024/25 financial reporting season begins.

Funding scheme launched by Inns of Court creates 30 pupillages

Posted on 12 May 2014

The Inns of Court Pupillage Matched Funding Scheme will create 30 pupillages for aspiring barristers, with 15 pupils due to start in both 2014 and 2015.

The University of Law announces SQE partnership with Muckle LLP

Posted on 23 May 2022

The University of Law (ULaw) has agreed a new partnership with leading firm Muckle LLP, which will see ULaw become the exclusive Solicitors Qualifying Exam training provider for the firm’s future trainees from September 2023.

Panic not: the handbook’s back!

Posted on 29 October 2013

Decked out in magnificent magenta, this year's edition of the Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook should be your guiding light as you search for the legal career that is right for you.

Amicus

Posted on 22 March 2023

Amicus runs various volunteer placement programmes.

Banish those blues: the handbook’s back!

Posted on 29 October 2012

Encased in sapphire blue, this year's edition of the Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook should be your treasure map as you search for the right legal career.

Going Head to Head

Posted on 26 February 2008

Lawyers and negotiating heads: burden or benefit?

Changing gears

Posted on 06 February 2018

Is lease regearing win-win for landlords and tenants?

National paralegal awards 2021: winners celebrate

Posted on 01 October 2021

The best paralegals in the legal profession were celebrated at the prestigious National Paralegal Awards on 23 September 2021.

Majority of Bar pupils in 2011-12 enrolled on BPTC without having landed a pupillage

Posted on 15 April 2014

Some 70% of first-six pupil barristers in 2011-12 enrolled on the BPTC without having secured pupillage, according to the joint annual report made by the Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board earlier this month.

Financial crime: the FSA gets tough

Posted on 04 May 2010

Is the approach taken by the Financial Services Authority to financial crime and market misconduct making financial service firms sit up and pay attention?