Blackpool Magistrates’ Court has been permanently closed after it was deemed too costly to repair, following the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). 

BARBRI has announced the innovative funding initiative, BARBRI Bridges, to support and enhance diversity inclusion and wider access to the legal sector.

The Law Society has made called on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to urgently provide more clarity on the regulations that will govern the new ‘super exam’ for qualifying solicitors. 

3D printing gives rise to all types of exciting possibilities, but are there IP issues that rights holders need to be aware of?

Why are banks choosing to partner with fintechs?

With so much happening in Birmingham over the next few years, it’s an exciting time to be working and training in the second city.

It is equally important that you spend as much time understanding yourself and your capabilities as it is researching the law and our firm. We highlight the important things to consider when approaching your application form for our London opportunities so you can ensure you deliver something with impact.

Six more firms are now taking applications for training contracts and vacation schemes through Apply4Law:

Many of you may have had a similar experience when it comes to the application process – sending application after application with no response. Training contracts, pupillages, paralegal or clerk work for far too many of us seem to be going the way of the dodo.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s decision to hold closed board meetings in order to prevent public and press scrutiny is a breach of its regulatory obligations, a leading solicitor in the field has said. 

Securing a paralegal role can be somewhat frustrating, especially when you have no prior experience. Join me as I reflect on how I became a paralegal and share what worked for me.

Law Society president Linda Lee has become the first female head of the society to admit her daughter to the roll of solicitors.