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Posted on 02 June 2011

First-year students are increasingly being targeted by top 20 law firms eager to reach the best candidates before their rivals.

Akin - Amy McCarthy

Posted on 15 April 2025

Find out how you can ace your Akin vacation scheme application with advice from the firm’s graduate recruitment manager Amy McCarthy.

Applications open for LawCareersNetLIVE 2025

Posted on 06 June 2025

Applications are now open for LawCareers.Net’s legal careers conferences, LawCareersNetLIVE sponsored by The University of Law, taking place in November and December later this year.

Applications open for LawCareersNetLIVE 2024

Posted on 07 June 2024

Applications are now open for LawCareers.Net’s legal careers conferences, LawCareersNetLIVE sponsored by The University of Law, taking place in November and December later this year.

A non-law student’s guide to a career in law

Posted on 31 August 2021

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates, and the skills and experiences gained studying and working in other fields are assets that make you a stronger candidate.

Legal Lego: lecturer's revision series is great building block

Posted on 08 May 2012

Students revising for exams in criminal law have a new tool to aid their studies: a YouTube series recreating some of the main cases and topics with Lego characters.

Financial concerns and discouragement from lecturers putting students off the Bar

Posted on 09 May 2016

The research showed that many students were unable to complete mini-pupillages without funding, creating a huge barrier for less-privileged students because legal work experience is viewed as vital by many chambers.

Concerns for City lawyers’ wellbeing prompts call for action

Posted on 18 March 2024

Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive of charity LawCare, has called for law firm partners and other senior figures to “take responsibility for protecting mental health at work”, following growing concerns about lawyers’ wellbeing.

Goldsmiths launches new law degree to incorporate the SQE

Posted on 03 August 2018

Goldsmiths, University of London has announced plans to launch a new law degree that will incorporate the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

WCAN: the Black Women's Network

Posted on 05 April 2023

City firms embrace commercial awareness competition for non-Russell Group students

Posted on 22 June 2020

A new commercial awareness competition for students at non-Russell Group universities has attracted sponsorship from 12 City law firms.

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.

Webinar | LPC v SQE: helping you decide the best route

Posted on 14 July 2022

In this webinar hosted by LawCareers.Net and The University of Law, we cover exactly what the Legal Practice Course and Solicitors Qualifying Exam routes look like, what study options are available, and top tips on pursuing the path that is right for you.

How to include extenuating circumstances in training contract and vacation scheme applications

Posted on 24 June 2025

The illness of a close family member has really impacted my studies and exam results – how can I explain this in my training contract/vacation scheme applications?

London Met Uni launches mentoring programme for law undergrads

Posted on 27 November 2014

The London Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Business and Law has been awarded funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England to set up a mentoring programme for law undergraduates from under-represented backgrounds.

Clyde & Co partners with Change Please in law fair CSR initiative

Posted on 20 November 2017

International firm Clyde & Co has become the latest law firm to embrace socially responsible marketing by partnering with social enterprise organisation Change Please for its free coffee giveaways at this year’s university law fairs.

LPC or SQE: which route should you take?

Posted on 23 August 2022

“Can I still qualify as a solicitor via the Legal Practice Course (LPC) even though the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is now the new pathway into the profession?” This is a question that is becoming increasingly more familiar as many aspiring lawyers consider their next step towards qualification.

Northumbria pro bono clinic recoups more than £130,000 for clients

Posted on 26 February 2015

The student-run pro bono clinic at Northumbria University, Student Law Office, has secured more than £130,000 in compensation for its clients in 2013/14.

CILEX Law School to deliver the new CILEX Professional Qualification

Posted on 16 June 2021

CILEX Law School has been approved to deliver the new CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) – a training route that is open to those without a university qualification and has been redesigned to ensure it produces lawyers that have the skills necessary to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the legal market.

Matthew Biggerstaff - How to choose your specialist legal area

Posted on 17 October 2023

No matter what stage of your undergraduate you’re at, you likely don’t yet know what your specialist area of law is going to be. With such a huge range of areas within law, it can sometimes be overwhelming to decide which one’s for you. This is a discussion to try and point you in the right direction.