From motoring offences and juvenile misdemeanours, to fraud and regulatory breaches, to extremely serious crimes such as murder, abuse and terrorism – London’s crime sets handle just about every kind of violation you might imagine. 

The Bar is slowly getting more diverse, according to the Bar Standards Board’s annual report on Diversity at the Bar.

Have you been keeping up with the commercial news? Warmer UK weather has impacted British Gas’ profits, eBay has acquired Depop from Etsy and data shows that retailers plan to cut working hours. 

Middle Temple’s Pupillage Podcast has returned for a second season.

Join me as I head off for my first qualifying session at Inner Temple! Aspiring barristers must complete 12 qualifying sessions before they can be called to the Bar.

The new Victims and Court Act has opened the door for more CILEX lawyers to become crown prosecutors – a move that could help “alleviate shortages and tackle the massive backlogs we are facing in the criminal courts”, according to CILEX (The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) President Sara Fowler.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published a warning notice on the misuse of AI, setting out how solicitors can use the technology responsibly in their practice. The guidance, released on 17 August 2026, follows the increased adoption of AI across the legal profession.

What are the risks associated with regulating cryptocurrencies?

Organised around the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta in 2015, a new scheme has been launched by Lord Dyson to send young solicitors and barristers into schools and encourage students to pursue a career in law.

Commercial firm Gordon Dadds has acquired fellow City practice Ince & Co in a deal worth £27 million, although the final agreement will see Ince’s affiliated overseas offices continue to operate under the Ince & Co brand.

How does the growing use of ASBOs affect small businesses?

Competition law is a field of law that protects the level of competition within markets, by preventing or countering a company's abuse of a dominant position within the market. The purpose of this field of law is to nurture the economy by giving consumers more choices and encouraging innovation, improvement and progress in the commercial world.

In this video, I talk about the common tasks I've been involved in during the first two seats of my training contract!

Clifford Chance is again running its Intelligent Aid essay competition, offering students the chance to demonstrate intellect, creativity and understanding of this year's topic – growth economies.

Most people do not feel that the justice system works for them, according to new research.

Can we expect to see more private law claims in the UK courts seeking damages for breach of competition law?