This past year was gruelling (to say the least) and demanded a lot of flexibility and adaptability. Not only did I have to adjust to learning an entirely new discipline, but I also had to do it all in one year! A law conversion course is certainly not for the faint of heart, but I can't say it wasn't worth it.

This Christian organisation, based in Reading, facilitates a number of information and support services.

Candidates are advised to submit their application as early as possible.

Joining one of the four Inns of Court is an important part of the process of becoming a barrister. As Inner Temple's interim director of education and training Struan Campbell explains, the Inns provide valuable opportunities for networking, scholarships and advocacy training beyond the mandatory qualifying sessions.

Maya Chilaeva talks about the work she was involved with during pupillage, the importance of mini-pupillages and outlines her role on some significant cases. 

Joining one of the four Inns of Court is an important part of the process of becoming a barrister. As Inner Temple's Outreach Manager Struan Campbell explains, the Inns provide valuable opportunities for networking, scholarships and advocacy training beyond the mandatory qualifying sessions.

Jolie Lam offers valuable insights on the type of work candidates can expect at Clyde & Co and offers advice on the key skills law firms look for in applicants.

Contextual recruitment is a process that considers a candidate’s personal background to put ‘eligibility criteria’ into context.

The pupillage application process continues as hundreds of aspiring barristers prepare for interviews this month – online and in person. Read this key advice on how to prepare for the final stage of pupillage selection.

How will Brexit impact London’s status as a centre for international commercial dispute resolution?

I plan on becoming a lawyer but will I be able to manage my work/life balance if I have a family?

Candidates are advised to submit their application as early as possible.

Andrea Gallo explains how Accutrainee’s recruitment process works and outlines its goal to remove existing barriers to help candidates enter the profession.

‘Capital markets’ is the term used for financial markets where debt or equity securities are traded.

Eversheds Sutherland’s James Wilson explains the three routes to a training contract at the firm and the practicalities of strengths-based applications.

Writing this from the departure gate of Johannesburg airport after a week of discussions on international humanitarian law, a day in the life as the legal counsellor to the UK Mission in Geneva is rarely the same. A statement laced with bias: my role is extraordinary.

Now that the vacation scheme and training contract application cycles are in full-swing, I thought it would be a good time to write a post on how to submit a well-researched and impactful application.

Housing/landlord and tenant law encompasses all aspects of residential and commercial tenancies and covers issues as diverse as anti-social behaviour, disrepair, human rights, possession claims, succession and assignment.

Fast forward to early 2026 and I’m on the hunt for full-time paralegal roles again. It’s a different position now: I’ve gained locum paralegal experience and have a training contract lined up, so hopefully that makes things easier?

Simon Stephen, legal director at Gowling, opens up about how being honest about his mental health over the years has made for a better working environment.