A Rugby Union team's worth of firms – that's 15 for those averse to heads jammed in armpits – have opened applications for training contracts, vacation schemes and the odd open day through Apply4Law.

Trainees from DWF Group Limited, Shoosmiths and Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP share how they’re finding LawCareersNetLIVE – from speaking to students on the stand to reflecting on the value of the day. Some also look back on attending earlier in their legal journey as delegates, and the support it offered during the application process.

According to research conducted by Hook Tangaza, students are wasting £20 million on law conversion courses that do not result in a career in the profession.

Speechly Bircham and Withers are in discussions to merge.

In this masterclass, sponsored by Jones Day and Watson Farley & Williams LLP, we cover the places you can get crucial information, the differences between different types of law firm, the importance of networking and meeting firm representatives, how to get the most out of networking opportunities and how to best prepare for the busy autumn term.

Young Citizens equips children and young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive difference to the society in which they live.

The clinic provides students with a unique learning experience by working with ‘live’ clients who have real problems or issues.

In this webinar, hosted by LawCareers.Net and BARBRI, we run through the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), including what it means for aspiring solicitors, how to qualify through it, and your preparation course options.

Professional life requires continued adherence to codes of conduct both within and beyond the workplace.

The Law Society has increased the minimum salary that it recommends solicitors’ firms pay their trainees, although the figure is only a guideline that firms are free to ignore.

Since the financial meltdown of 2008, and given the ongoing fluctuations in stock markets across the globe, financial services specialists must surely be some of the busiest lawyers in town.

A trainee solicitor has taken the well-trodden path from law to politics by becoming the mayor of Frodsham in Cheshire.

Over half of all training contracts nationwide in 2016-17 were based in London, research by the Law Society has revealed.

Weight loss jabs, cryptocurrency, Rishi Sunak’s small boats policy, a universal basic income trial and the legal duties of universities. This week’s commercial news round-up has a diverse group of stories for you, so why not pick a topic and try the PESTLE method to test your commercial awareness?  

What are the challenges to reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry?

What’s ‘PI’ and what’s the buzz around the Building Safety Act 2022? 

As the UK continues to grapple with the impact of the violent riots that have taken place across the country over the past week, sparked by misinformation shared online, the National Emergencies Trust shares useful information on how you can donate to those affected. Amid this unrest, financial scandals and legal battles surface – from Coca-Cola’s multi-billion-dollar tax dispute to PRIME Hydration’s alleged contract breach. Meanwhile, find out about P.Louise’s record-breaking TikTok Shop success story and the reason retailers are turning to the app to sell.

Global markets are digesting a mixed economic picture as China’s growth beats expectations, despite disruption from the US-Israel war with Iran. Meanwhile, recent data points to stronger UK economic momentum but the conflict has already led to weaker growth forecasts. Elsewhere, Britain’s new junk food advertising rules have claimed their first high-profile casualties, a US jury has delivered a landmark verdict against Ticketmaster’s parent company and fresh research has raised alarm over pollution linked to intensive animal farming in parts of the UK. Read on for LawCareers.Net’s picks of this week’s top commercial stories!

What role does AI play in facilitating corporate fraud?

What legal rights do vegetarians and vegans have?