It comes as no surprise that gender equality in the legal profession remains an issue that law firms and barristers' chambers alike attempt to address. In this Feature, we’ll consider the progress made so far, what 2026 looks like for women in the legal profession, and the #GiveToGain actions that law firms and chambers must take to increase support and opportunities for women in the profession.

With the Bar Standards Board having to delay BPTC exams until August, concerns have arisen as to whether students will qualify in time to start pupillage in the autumn.

The BBC has a new chair, new measures to tackle migration have been released and they’re going to hit women the hardest, and one in five British councils are at risk of bankruptcy. Plus, do you have candles and battery-powered torches at home? If not, the deputy prime minister says it’s important that you stock up to prepare for possible emergencies. Read on for this week’s commercial news.  

In this post I discuss the difficulties faced by separated parents who share parental responsibility for their child/ren and disagree on whether their child/ren should be vaccinated against covid-19.

Nutrient neutrality: what problems will developers face and how can they overcome them?

In a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus, staff at magic circle firms Baker McKenzie and Allen & Overy have been told to work from home until at least the end of March.

The EU is pressing ahead with its AI Act, despite warnings from US President Donald Trump about potential retaliation. Trump's presidency is also expected to affect the prices of Mattel’s Barbie dolls as the threat of tariffs on imports looms. Elsewhere, Walt Disney makes significant profit following the success of Moana 2; and in the UK, a new dog treat made from lab-grown meat marks a significant step in sustainable pet food.

This video is about legal books that I have read and recommend for aspiring solicitors.

A greater level of training for advocates in relation to the questioning of vulnerable witnesses in court is to be introduced in a joint initiative launched by the Bar Council, the Inns of Court, the Law Society, and the CPS.

Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in future trainees so taking the time to build yours is essential to becoming a lawyer.