The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has announced that 83% of students passed the latest CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) Foundation assessments.

To coincide with National Pro Bono Week 2012 (commencing Monday 5 November), LawWorks is running a student conference on Saturday 10 November.

Can I access the government’s postgraduate student loan for the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation courses?

In this guide we outline some of the key issues facing the UK legal profession, as well as headline-grabbing cases and mergers – are you in the know?

This session provides you with all the information that you need before embarking on your future career as a solicitor, including an overview of the profession and the skills needed by successful lawyers; what you can do as an undergraduate student to improve your employability for the legal field; an in-depth look at the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) pathway to qualification and course options available. 

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has enrolled nine scholarship winners onto the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) – a new approach to on-the-job training which CILEX launched in 2021. 

As more law schools and universities reveal the fees students can expect to pay for Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation courses, the Junior Lawyers Division has said that fears that the new ‘super exam’ would fail to drive down the average cost of becoming a lawyer have been confirmed.

The College of Law and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives have teamed up to deliver a 'one-stop shop' for the legal profession's training requirements.

Both Kennedys and Browne Jacobson have recently welcomed their first batch of legal apprentices, reflecting a trend that is fast gathering momentum.

The City Consortium, which includes Freshfields and Linklaters, will provide ‘top-up courses’ for future trainees taking the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) to ensure candidates are prepared to commence training contracts within a City practice.  

Long since labelled a ‘male-dominated industry’, the legal profession is having its gendered division challenged by women solicitors joining at three times the rate of men.

Research published by the Law Society shows that although proposed changes to the legal aid financial eligibility test are positive, the impact of the cost of living crisis and rises in inflation will continue affecting those using legal aid in the justice system.

Magic circle law firm Linklaters has launched a bespoke A-level tutoring programme – Making Links Discovery – with two pillars, one aimed at advancing social mobility and the other on improving racial and ethnic diversity within the profession.

Linklaters has launched a tailored training contract for Mandarin speakers whereby candidates are trained in London before moving to practise in China upon qualification.

Law fairs offer an important opportunity to meet firms face to face or virtually.

Mark Evans has been inaugurated as the 181st president of the Law Society of England and Wales. He has pledged to champion all aspiring solicitors, noting that “there are still significant challenges for prospective solicitors, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds”.

At Broadfield we value all routes to qualification. With our six year Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship programme, apprentices can become a qualified solicitor by completing a law degree and passing the Solicitors Qualifying Exams, with Broadfield covering all of the tuition and assessment fees.

Economic data tells a story of unparalleled and strident expansion for legal services. These figures are not only impressive, but also thought provoking: could there be a limit to this legal growth in a well-functioning economy?