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LawCareers.Net 2025 Student Law Society Awards | Shoosmiths

Posted on 09 June 2025

The annual LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards seek to celebrate the hard work of student law societies at universities all over the UK. Representatives from Shoosmiths share what makes the awards so special and why they proudly sponsored the 'Most committed to increasing diversity' category.

Getting started as a FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENT

Posted on 05 November 2019

Starting your law degree can be a shock to your system and there are plenty of things to think about. But this is also a crucial time to start considering your future career. Here are our small practical steps for you to take in your first year to boost your career prospects.

Student Law Society Awards | BEST CAREERS EVENT

Posted on 12 May 2025

The annual LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards seek to celebrate the hard work of student law societies at universities all over the UK. University of Westminster Law Society explain how they won 'Best careers event', sponsored by Milbank LLP, at the 2025 Student Law Society Awards.

Immigration

Immigration lawyers deal with all legal matters relating to immigration and nationality.

Cut-backs cost effective for Norton Rose

Posted on 11 January 2011

According to recent reports in The Lawyer, City firm Norton Rose saved millions of pounds and around 100 jobs last financial year thanks to a flexible-working programme and the outsourcing of 60 members of support staff.

Good news at Ashurst: firm confirms trainee and NQ pay rises after two-year freeze

Posted on 22 May 2014

City law firm Ashurst LLP has announced pay rises for both its London-based trainee solicitors and newly-qualified lawyers.

SEO London

Posted on 23 March 2023

O’Melveny suspends vacation scheme and training contract applications as merger decision nears

Posted on 19 March 2019

International firm O’Melveny has suspended its 2019 vacation scheme and 2021 training contract applications, as it seeks to conclude merger talks with magic circle giant Allen & Overy.

BPTC loan back on HSBC menu

Posted on 22 March 2011

HSBC has announced that it will reinstate its BPTC loan for students that need help funding their postgraduate studies.

Gordons launches innovative apprenticeship

Posted on 15 July 2011

As reported by Alex Aldridge in the Guardian and Neil Rose in Legal Futures, Yorkshire law firm Gordons has launched a legal apprenticeship that will allow school leavers to become qualified lawyers without first having to do a degree.

Barristers' fees make up £600K of Leveson costs

Posted on 19 March 2012

As the Leveson Inquiry rumbles on, it has published details of its costs in the period from July 2011 until January 2012, revealing that over £600,000 of public money has been spent on barristers' fees alone.

Fewer students apply for law courses

Posted on 10 February 2012

UCAS figures have revealed that as at the end of January, there had been a nearly 9% drop in the number of people applying for a university place.

London: Common law sets

If you’re seeking a wide-ranging pupillage with ample court time and a chance to earn your own fees during the second six, then the common law Bar will suit you well.

Eversheds gains transatlantic reach with US merger

Posted on 21 December 2016

Eversheds has confirmed its upcoming merger with US firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan.

Kaplan and Farrer team up

Posted on 30 June 2011

From September 2012, all of Farrer & Co's future trainees will receive their training at Kaplan Law School.

London: public law sets

Public law can take many forms, from statutory appeals, inquiries, disciplinary proceedings to public procurement, environmental issues and discrimination law.

Solicitors for the Elderly rebrands

Posted on 14 July 2023

Membership organisation Solicitors for the Elderly has announced plans to rename itself as The Association of Lifetime Lawyers.

Penningtons and Manches merge

Posted on 15 October 2013

Penningtons Solicitors and Manches LLP have announced their merger, effective as of 14 October 2013.

Inner Temple

Probably the Inn with the most accessible information, in 2025 the Inner Temple will have more than £2 million available in scholarships, the vast majority of this set aside for those on the Bar course.

Webinar | Understanding legal practice: insurance law

Posted on 15 December 2020

This webinar discusses what it’s really like to be an insurance lawyer. We look at the huge range of work insurance covers, consider the type of clients insurance lawyers work with and lift the lid on how they collaborate. Insurance work offers exciting technical challenges and opportunities to work in contentious, transactional or regulatory environments across a multitude of sectors.