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Lammy: “Things have got much worse” for BAME people in criminal justice system

Posted on 27 March 2019

Over a year on from his landmark race review, Labour MP David Lammy has told the House of Commons Justice Committee that things have got “considerably worse” for BAME people in the criminal justice system.

England and Wales recognised as legal centre of the world in new Law Society report

Posted on 11 September 2024

England and Wales have been hailed as the leading legal centre for arbitration and commercial dispute resolution, with English law governing trillions of pounds worth of international transactions and deals.

Volunteer-created Airport Lawyer app helps people affected by Trump’s travel ban to access legal advice

Posted on 13 February 2017

A group of volunteer lawyers and software developers created an app to help those affected by US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on people arriving in the United States from seven majority-Muslim countries within just two days of the surprise ban’s announcement, it has emerged.

Tackling climate change: Paris Agreement and a global climate market

Posted on 08 November 2016

The Paris Agreement: can we trade our way out of climate change?

UK legal tech investment hits record high

Posted on 02 March 2026

The UK’s legal technology sector attracted a record £188.8 million in investment last year, representing a 35% jump on the previous year, according to LawtechUK’s second Investment Snapshot.

Simmons & Simmons hits female promotion target as firms unveil 2026 partner rounds

Posted on 28 April 2026

Law firm Simmons & Simmons LLP has reached its target for women to represent half of partner promotions for 2026, as the latest promotion cycles continue to be announced across the legal sector.

Castles made of sand

Posted on 19 January 2010

What impact has the Dubai debt problem had on the UK economy as a whole and the work of UK law firms?

Firms can recruit trainees from second year of university onwards, following recruitment code change

Posted on 30 July 2015

The Voluntary Code of Practice for the Recruitment of Trainee Solicitors has been changed to allow firms to recruit trainees from the second year of university onwards.

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Posted on 23 March 2023

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Keeping track of the Olympic brand

Posted on 01 May 2012

Is it possible for UK businesses to profit from the London 2012 Olympics without being official sponsors?

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Half of British public don’t understand legal aid system

Posted on 08 September 2021

A survey by Bolt Burdon Kemp revealed that 46% of the British public did not understand the legal aid system or how they can get legal support and 51% said there were too many barriers to legal aid funding.

Students from The City Law School win Commonwealth moot

Posted on 23 April 2013

Two BPTC students from The City Law School have won the 13th international Commonwealth Student Moot, which marks the first victory in the competition for a team from the United Kingdom in 10 years.

Legal aid lawyers dying out partly thanks to challenges facing junior lawyers, reports JLD

Posted on 03 December 2014

Legal aid lawyers have been called a “dying breed” after research by the Junior Lawyers Division found that only 4% of young lawyers are interested in working in legal aid.

Bar Standards Board to offer in-house training to support staff with CILEx Law School

Posted on 19 December 2014

The Bar Standards Board will work with CILEx Law School to offer training on the English legal system to its support staff.

Slaughter and May - Claire Cooke

Partner Claire Cooke offers a detailed insight into her time at Slaughter and May, from starting as a trainee to being promoted to a partner.

BT lawyers moving to DWF under new partnership plans

Posted on 31 July 2019

A new strategic partnership unveiled between BT and DWF could see in-house lawyers at the telecoms giant move across to work for DWF, a first for the international firm that recently floated on the stock market.

Law Society launches “safe space” for conversations on ethical issues

Posted on 02 October 2023

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.