Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP published its 2021 pay gap report last week, revealing another positive year in the firm’s efforts to reduce its gender pay gap. 

International firm Gowling WLG is expanding its apprenticeship programme with two new hires.

When reading a news story, it’s important that aspiring lawyers take on an analytical mindset in order to get the most out of their reading.

Read the round-up to see whether any of the summarised news stories from the week pique your interest.

Hillyer McKeown, along with two other law firms, is offering a legal apprenticeship scheme to those who are seeking an alternative route to qualification as a solicitor without going to university.

The number of female High Court judges in the Chancery Division has doubled to two following the latest round of appointments, announced on 11 September by the Ministry of Justice.

The Law Society has published guidance to highlight how organisations can improve digital accessibility to support people with disabilities.

BPP University Law School has launched a nationwide advocacy competition for aspiring barristers, with scholarships and bursaries the prizes. 

What do smaller employment law teams, changes to the tribunal system and the increase in matters being dealt with in-house mean for current and aspiring employment law solicitors?

Two more leading law firms have announced partnerships with Vantage, the online portal that matches diverse candidates with opportunities at top legal employers.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, with The University of Law, has launched a new paralegal apprenticeship scheme at its Manchester-based legal services centre, with the first intake starting this coming October. 

Will crowdfunding be stimulated or stifled by the FCA's new regulation?

BPP Law School has announced a live web session for those interested in the legal profession; the discussion will be open to both current lawyers seeking to advance their careers as well as those thinking about entering the profession.

The pupillage application process continues as hundreds of aspiring barristers prepare for interviews this month – online and in person. Read this key advice on how to prepare for the final stage of pupillage selection.

The countdown to my law conversion course has begun. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to it, but that might be me wanting to believe Legally Blonde is an accurate portrayal of law school.

How might a landlord take a commercial approach to the issues faced by existing and new commercial tenants during the pandemic?

Wellbeing at the Bar has improved, according to new data published by the Bar Council. 

Law firms, NGOs and academics will be hosting events across the United Kingdom next week to celebrate human rights, as individuals around the world mark Human Rights Day on 10 December 2014.

On Saturday 16 November Gray’s Inn played host to the Chancery Bar Association annual careers fair for students interested in pursuing a career at the Bar.

Volunteering pro bono has almost as many benefits for students as it does for members of the public in need of legal advice. Read our student guide to pro bono work to discover how pro bono work can propel your legal career.