Following a report last year, the SRA has appointed BMG Research to conduct the final evaluation of the regulator's work-based learning pilot.

Clifford Chance has introduced a “first of its kind musical education scheme” to help UK drill rappers navigate recording contracts. The project aims to combat the commercial exploitation of rappers, while encouraging lawyers to rethink their stereotypes about drill music, such as the association with crime.

I particularly noticed the amount of support and contact between accepting the training contract and starting at the firm. 

This week’s round-up from the business world covers almost as many stories as there are candidates competing to be chosen as the next prime minister by Conservative MPs and 124,000 or so party members.

Lawyers are the third most-stressed group of professionals in the country, with women worst affected, government figures indicate. 

Ahead of my vacation scheme this year, I was asked to rank a list of departments in order of preference. Despite it not being my first choice, I spent the week with the construction team. I’d never formally learned about this area of law, but – in hindsight – I'm incredibly glad that I had the chance to try it

Regardless of your opinions on generative AI, one fact can’t be denied: if you don’t use it, someone else will, and they’re likely completing work and job applications more efficiently than you. So, let’s discuss the pros and cons of using generative AI in job applications.

If you’re thinking about a career in law, you’ve probably heard people say that you need lots of work experience just to get your foot in the door. The truth is more balanced than that.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched a new government guide, which has been designed to lift “the curtain” on the justice system and boost transparency.

A Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, UnLtd is a charity that seeks to support the role of social entrepreneurs through funding and practical guidance.

Our intelligent, free SQE Revision App is here to help prepare you for SQE1, part of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam. The app is designed to help prepare and embed your Functioning Legal Knowledge, ready to take on the SQE1 assessments.

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) will take a ‘tougher stance’ on chambers that fail to disclose how they calculate their fees.

In this webinar, hosted by LawCareers.Net and BARBRI, we run through the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), including what it means for aspiring solicitors, how to qualify through it, and your preparation course options.

Application season is over and we are all now gathering around the TV to watch the summer Olympics! So far, we’ve seen McKeown go viral for dropping the F-bomb, Simone Biles return for Bronze and even caught Tom Daley knitting. But what else has been going on besides the Tokyo games?

What’s the regulatory landscape surrounding influencer marketing and why should businesses be aware of it?

Freshfields wishes to distance itself from its ‘magic circle’ tag, the firm’s global managing partner has said. 

Becky McLaren, early careers recruitment advisor at Norton Rose Fulbright, explains how you can stand out in your applications, the firm’s recruitment process and what to expect from its assessment centres in this Meet the Recruiter interview.