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The Law Society is calling on the government to save the tax payer millions of pounds by making changes to the wasteful criminal justice system.

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has been told it must immediately improve its performance by regulators after failing an end-of-year inspection.

Legal work experience is extremely beneficial not least because it demonstrates commitment to the legal field but also because it provides valuable insight into life as a solicitor. As a student, you’re encouraged to apply for insight days and vacation schemes. These, of course, are extremely useful but if you want to gain further experience, here are three creative ways you can do so.  

Is there a difference between private equity and venture capital?

Barristers will stage a full day of strike action on 7 March in protest at the government’s proposed cuts to legal aid.

Who has applied for a new gTLD and why?

The gender pay gap for partners and employees at Freshfields has reduced to 57.2% according to figures published at the end of March 2020.

Everyone says law firms are looking for tech-savvy lawyers, how do I become more tech savvy?

The University of Law has launched its newest scholarship, available to one student from a low-income household and known as the Baroness Sayeeda Warsi Set for Success scholarship.

Scottish law firm Biggart Baillie has been tasked with advising administrators from Duff & Phelps regarding the case of Glasgow Rangers Football Club, which went into administration on 14 February.

Working in-house involves representing a single client whereas private practice lawyers are outsourced, advising multiple clients. As the number of in-house lawyers has been rising in the past few years, this blog will outline what the role involves, helping you decide whether this route is particularly appealing to you.

‘Commercial awareness’ needn’t be a frightening phrase that law firms throw around to bamboozle you. It’s broadly about understanding that lawyer advise clients who operate in the business world – plus a law firm is a business too.

Horwich Farrelly has recruited 18 new apprentices – nearly double the amount it took on last year. The firm’s two-year apprenticeship scheme was one of the first to launch in the United Kingdom.

Corporate lawyer Amen Alonge shares how he qualified as a career changer and his involvement in business development at Farrer & Co LLP.