On Monday 13 January, the government published an AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has been welcomed by Law Society President Richard Atkinson. Atkinson said that the plan “demonstrates the UK's commitment to invest in AI and digital infrastructures, but above all in people and talent”.  

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Newly qualified lawyer salaries at firms in the UK and US have skyrocketed in recent weeks as law firms continue to fight to attract and retain future legal talent.

At the LawCareersNetLIVE conference last December, I asked a trainee from one of the attending law firms for her best advice for trainees starting their training contracts. I expected to hear something along the lines of “networking” or “taking initiative and asking for work”. Instead, she stressed the importance of getting into the habit of “recording your hours”. That interaction, combined with my lack of knowledge surrounding the mysterious billable hour, resulted in the creation of this article.

LawWorks has announced that nominations for the LawWorks & Attorney General Student Awards 2012 have just opened.

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London law firm Mishcon de Reya has launched a programme to offer free legal advice and mentoring to early-stage tech businesses.

How will Brexit impact trademark owners?

Lawyers at magic circle firm Linklaters LLP are now able to work from home without having to provide an explanation why. The changes to policy mean that trainees and junior lawyers will be able to request working from home, while previously the firm followed the statutory requirement of employees having to have been employed for 26 weeks before being eligible to make a request.

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has extended its consultation on the future of Bar training to 31 January 2017, in light of a new proposal from the Council of the Inns of Court (COIC).  

The Race Fairness Commitment has been adopted by 17 top law firms in partnership with Rare Recruitment as part of their long-term strategies to help recruit, retain and develop black, Asian and minority ethnic talent within the legal profession.

LawCareers.Net is delighted to announce that it will be offering a bespoke curated email for aspiring lawyers, in collaboration with Lexology.

With the end of the academic year approaching, a lot of students may struggle with maintaining motivation and studying for exams. Towards the end of the year, students are more likely to procrastinate, feel a lack of energy or face burnout. So, what’s the solution? Read on for some tips to help you ensure you keep on your best form all the way to the finish line.