LawCareers.Net is excited to announce the nominees for the 17^th annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards, which this year will take place virtually.

There's cause to celebrate for the majority of SNR Denton's Spring 2011 qualifying trainees, as the firm reveals that it has positions for 11 out of the 14-strong intake.

The role of general counsel (GC) has become an increasingly popular appointment at top law firms, mirroring its rise among commercial companies. GCs are in-house lawyers at large companies tasked with overseeing legal issues and advice across their organisations.

What do you know about entering the legal profession via an apprenticeship? While the concept of an apprenticeship isn’t new, there are a few misconceptions and some confusion that surround them. So, this article aims to demystify the apprenticeship route to qualifying as a solicitor.

New research has revealed that privately educated lawyers still make up the majority of legal professionals at the country's top 20 law firms.

A pupil barrister and a trainee solicitor have launched a scheme that will accredit law students to provide advice at law centres

This LCN Feature outlines some practical and emotional steps law firms can take to support Muslim employees during this period.

Last year LawCareers.Net reported that 17  law firms had joined the pledge to combat career obstacles faced by minority ethnic lawyers, in partnership with Rare Recruitment. 

What difference will the Recast EU Insolvency Regulation make to the laws that apply to multinational companies in financial difficulties?

To what extent is the government's Draft Media Bill likely to change the regulation of broadcasting and streaming services in the UK?

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has started the new year by opening a new office in Bristol, staffed by a team of nearly 30 former CMS Cameron McKenna partners, associates and office staff.

Stonewall, the gay rights charity, has announced the results of its annual workplace equality index, which includes 10 law firms for the second year in a row.

Simmons & Simmons is once again the highest-ranked law firm in this year's workplace equality index, which is annually compiled by the gay rights charity Stonewall.

I didn’t go to a selective school, but have good A levels and my ambition is to be a City lawyer – what does this mean for my chances? What are law firms doing to improve the representation of people from low socioeconomic backgrounds?

March newly qualified retention rates at the top 30 UK law firms are up by an average of 10% - a good sign that there's new life in the legal recruitment market after the economic downturn.

The 12th annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards were held in London’s Gibson Hall, in the heart of the City, on Thursday 21 May.

Some 12 City firms have been named among this year’s top 100 LGBT-friendly employers by leading equality charity Stonewall. 

Sixteen law firms have made LGBT rights charity Stonewall’s top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers list for 2018, with three in the top 10.

Today we are pleased to bring you details of the firms and individuals who are nominated for the ninth annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards. The awards will be presented at a glamorous event at the top of 'The Gherkin' later this month.

A raft of UK top 50 firms have revealed their trainee retention rates for 2013.