What beliefs are covered under the Equality Act 2010 and how does the Forstater case impact employers?

From September 2012, all of Farrer & Co's future trainees will receive their training at Kaplan Law School.

As you might expect, the potential Brexit has dominated news headlines following confirmation that there will be a referendum in June on whether Britain will be staying in the European Union. Implications for businesses of all sizes is one of the key features of the debate - here is just a small selection of this week’s Brexit (and other) stories:

For the very first time, the Bar Council and Bar Standards Board have published the Bar Barometer, an annual report on statistical trends within the Bar.

How can litigators and courts use social media to uphold the law?

The number of pupillages being offered is likely to shrink as covid-19 forces chambers to defer recruitment, the Bar Standards Board revealed in a recent report.

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

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam was introduced in September 2021. Here's everything you need to know about the new exams, from the syllabus to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

A landmark conviction has been made under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, but is it a genuine victory for the legislation?

UK-based law firm Browne Jacobson LLP has been named the ‘National (British) Winners of the Equity Trailblazer’ at the National British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Business Awards.  

Clifford Chance has launched a training contract for UK law graduates in Poland with candidates due to start on the training programme in 2023. 

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about a career in the law.

Studying a law degree opens a world of possibilities when it comes to choosing a career and it certainly doesn’t limit you to a job in the legal profession. Use this guide to six alternative careers for law graduates to help kickstart your career research.

Networking is a vital skill – not only for aspiring lawyers looking to gain employment or work experience,  but also throughout a qualified lawyer’s career. Solicitors and barristers are always looking to bring in new business, make useful connections and learn more about the legal and business worlds, so networking is a key part of any lawyer’s working life.

The Law Society has called for further investment into the justice system – especially civil and criminal legal aid, which wasn’t mentioned in the recent autumn budget. The Law Society President Richard Atkinson said: “The message that the Lord Chancellor should be hearing is spend to save.”

It’s nearly Friday! Time to grab a cuppa and reflect on what’s been happening this week.

Another week, another opportunity to learn more about the commercial world and its impact on us all – including lawyers! Enjoy our digest of stories from the past week.

We spoke to top solicitors about what working in the City is really like.