The world of alternative business structures continues to buzz with new licences granted and discussion on regulation

UK legal exports increased by nearly 40% between 2021 and 2023, according to research carried out by the Law Society following data published by the Office for National Statistics.

The legal press, including Legal Business and the Law Society Gazette, have reported that Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking a Manchester office as part of a 'near-shoring' strategy.

The College of Law has launched two new scholarships aimed at students starting the BPTC in autumn 2012.

Leading law firm Shoosmiths has announced a 100% trainee retention rate for its spring cohort of nine trainees, with the newly qualified solicitors based across the firm’s UK offices, including London and Manchester. 

US firms Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP and Locke Lord have signed a Letter of Intent to combine their two firms, although the proposal is subject to further negotiations and partner approval.

Launched at the start of September, the Law Society’s new three-year professional ethics programme and web hub have been designed to offer a “safe space” to help members to balance commitments to clients and wider society. 

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has announced that it is developing a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal Services. It will be delivering this new level in partnership with Skills for Justice and The College of Law.

Three teams from the College of Law have made the national finals of the prestigious Negotiation Competition, which will be held at the CoL's York centre on 23 March.

Thirty Nine Essex Street Chambers is welcoming 24 members of 4-5 Gray's Inn Square, including seven QCs, into the fold in a group move from the rival set.

Junior lawyers are being invited to apply for a short-term scheme with the High Court of England and Wales to assist judges with family and civil court cases.

Students enrolling at the College of Law will now be able to start the Graduate Diploma in Law in January, in addition to having the option of starting in September.

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US law firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson has launched an in-house pupillage scheme.

Following a morning walk-out in protest at the proposed cuts to legal aid earlier this month, criminal lawyers are planning to stage a full day of protest if the government’s planned cuts go ahead.

Norton Rose has announced an impending merger with US firm Fulbright & Jaworski, which is set to be completed on 1 June 2013.

Elite corporate firm Travers Smith has become the latest big firm to announce that it is embracing flexible working.

The Law Society has called on the new Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland, to focus on access to justice and undo the years of damage done to the legal aid system under successive governments.

Lewis Silkin has been named the best law firm to work for in the country in The Sunday Times' annual "100 best companies to work for" supplement.

A new national award for law students, the Future Legal Mind award, has been launched by the National Accident Helpline.