It's training contract season, so here are our tips on securing a training contract - from finding the right firm for you, to crafting a successful application. 

Barclays is buying children’s banking app GoHenry and Apple has warned that product price rises are likely as AI-driven chip costs surge. Meanwhile, Mondelez has defended continuing to operate in Russia despite criticism over its tax contributions to the war in Ukraine and Japan’s competition watchdog has raided major ice cream makers over suspected price-fixing. 

We are delighted to bring you details of those firms and individuals nominated for the 15th annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards.

A quarter of a century ago, LawCareers.Net (LCN) was born.

Simmons & Simmons has once again been rated as the most gay-friendly law firm in the United Kingdom in the annual league table produced by the charity Stonewall.

Ten new students have been welcomed onto the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme which supports aspiring lawyers facing social, educational, financial or personal obstacles to qualifying as a solicitor.

On average Black women barristers earn around £19,000 less per annum than their white male counterparts, according to a Bar Council report published at the start of May.

Kishen Vora, associate at Ashurst LLP, offers a detailed insight of his successful career at the firm.

How will technology change the legal sector?

The Co-operative Group has pulled out of a £750 million deal to buy 632 high street branches from the Lloyds Banking Group.

Who pays for earthquakes and oil spills - why is insurance law important?

Wondering what it's like to be an SQE student? Maddie, one of our BARBRI students on the 40-week SQE Prep course talks about her experience studying part-time in preparation for the November 2021 SQE1 exam.

LCN’s Matthew Broadbent has been to hundreds of law fairs in his time – here is his advice for getting the most out of engaging with law firms and law schools at these events. 

At Mills & Reeve LLP our values shape how we work with our clients, communities and each other every day. They’re more than just words on a page. They guide and underpin everything we do. Being ambitious helps us achieve our clients’ goals – and our own. Being open and showing that we care means we’re always seeking more for ourselves and everyone we work with. And by supporting each other and collaborating as a team we all succeed together. But don’t just take it from us. We asked our clients to share how our values shape every experience they have with us. Watch our film to find out more. Discover more about Mills & Reeve's values.

New research shows that AI is reshaping early legal training, allowing junior lawyers to take on more advanced client work sooner.