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Most LPC programmes are delivered in two stages.

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.

Choosing a legal practice area: five tips

Posted on 07 May 2024

I’m finding it difficult to identify which practice area I’d enjoy most – do you have any tips on choosing a practice area before qualifying as a solicitor?

Revenue law

Tax barristers litigate and advise in a wide variety of matters and disputes in which tax issues arise.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is the regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales.

Henderson Chambers - William Moody

William was called to the Bar in 2020. In this Meet the Lawyer he highlights how he came to be practising as a barrister, the work he takes on and the work/life balance.

TLT agrees exclusive training partnership with The University of Law

Posted on 16 September 2019

UK commercial firm TLT has agreed that The University of Law will be its exclusive training provider of the LPC, GDL and Professional Skills Course, having been impressed with private university’s preparations for the upcoming Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

Dentons reduces carbon footprint by 44%

Posted on 04 September 2024

Dentons has cut emissions by 44% through a new pilot scheme, which sees lawyers work from home, digital dashboards and a ban on printing.

LawCareersNetLIVE conferences to go ahead virtually

Posted on 18 September 2020

Following the announcement of LawCareersNetLIVE Virtual over the summer, the LawCareersNetLIVE London and Manchester conferences have also been moved to virtual events due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Withers and Hill Dickinson announce new legal apprentice intakes

Posted on 30 May 2014

The number of firms taking on legal apprentices continues to increase steadily, with Withers LLP and Hill Dickinson both confirming schemes for school leavers.

Norton Rose merges with Fulbright to become global super-firm

Posted on 04 June 2013

One of the world's biggest mergers went live on 3 June, with UK-based Norton Rose joining with Houston's Fulbright & Jaworski LLP.

Entries open for National Paralegal Awards 2023

Posted on 22 March 2023

Entries are open for the National Paralegal Awards, which is now in its fifth year.

Addleshaw Goddard and DAC Beachcroft report significant growth

Posted on 19 August 2024

Addleshaw Goddard saw double-digit growth for the financial year ending April 2024, with turnover growing by 12% on the previous year to £495.6 million.

Freeths opens first office outside of England in Scotland

Posted on 07 July 2023

National law firm Freeths LLP has announced the opening of a new office in Glasgow, marking its first venture into Scotland and its first base outside England, with plans to establish a full-service offering in the country.

Decline in legal job vacancies in London, report finds

Posted on 13 February 2024

Hiring activity in the legal industry fell in 2023, with figures returning to levels similar to those seen pre-pandemic.

Fox Not Out of the Woods Yet

Posted on 01 March 2005

Have the UK's hunts been outfoxed by the recent hunting ban?

Property lawyers face slowdown in work amid changing real estate market

Posted on 24 January 2024

Property lawyers are handling 25% fewer cases on average, after monthly property transactions fell 21% year on year, according to data from Search Acumen.

Osborne Clarke celebrates strong financial year with UK employee bonuses

Posted on 09 July 2024

To reward high performers, Osborne Clarke LLP has handed a 5% bonus to its UK employees following a significant increase in revenue and profits. The law firm plans additional rewards later this year.

Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin merge to form top 20 global law firm by revenue

Posted on 03 June 2025

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and New York-based firm Kramer Levin have officially completed their transatlantic merger, forming a new global legal powerhouse with more than 2,700 lawyers across 26 offices worldwide.

Finalists announced – National Paralegal Awards 2021

Posted on 23 August 2021

Finalists have been announced for the prestigious National Paralegal Awards, which set out to find the best paralegals in the UK and businesses that support the legal industry.