Jacob Turner, a solicitor at Baker McKenzie, explains why he was drawn to work at the international law firm, his involvement in pro bono and area of expertise: private equity and funds.

Law Society members will once again have access to the society’s HQ at 113 Chancery Lane, London from 9:00am on Monday 19 July. 

Ropes & Gray International LLP has confirmed that its deadline for training contact applications is now 22 August 2014.

In this LawCareers.Net masterclass, sponsored by Jones Day, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP, Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP and White & Case LLP, find out exactly what it means to be an M&A lawyer. Hear our panel of leading lawyers discuss what M&A actually means, how it's done professionally and efficiently, the importance of client satisfaction, and why it's at the heart of a successful legal career.

The University of Law has been sold to Global University Systems by Montagu Private Equity, less than three years since it was first purchased.

After a memorable conversation with my criminal practice professor on her career in criminal law, I've been leafing through The Secret Barrister: Nothing But the Truth, an eye-opening account of experiences as a criminal barrister.

The popularity of podcasts has soared in recent years. In the UK, around 15.5 million people now listen each week and aspiring lawyers can too use podcasts to engage with information through a different medium. Here are the 15 podcasts you should listen to if you want to become a lawyer.

The backlog at crown courts in England and Wales has hit a new high of 64,015 unresolved cases, according to data published last week by HM Courts and Tribunals Services. 

How many lawyers does it take to run an Olympics?

Stephenson Harwood LLP has launched global fertility and pregnancy loss policies for its employees. All partners and global employees can benefit from the policy which aims to emotionally support people through their parenthood journey.

To what extent was Tesco Bank at fault in its response to a major cyber attack?

How important is online advertising and how is it governed in the United Kingdom?

The Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT), which all aspiring barristers must pass to gain a place on the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), is to have its pass mark raised to exclude students who would be unlikely to pass the course or secure pupillage.

The Access to Justice Foundation, which aids pro bono work, is running its third annual essay competition for law students