I’m in my 40s and thinking about retraining as a solicitor, but is there any point? I have heard that recruitment focuses on young graduates.

Do you start with the Legal Practice Course or the Solicitors Qualifying Exam? Do you go on to do a master’s degree? Do you start your legal career as a paralegal?

If you want a paralegal career that includes a side order of glamour, there are plenty of roles to fit that bill, including in film, fashion and professional football. Let’s look closer at a few of the exciting industries in which paralegals play an important role.

What can kind of personal development can you hope to achieve as you work towards becoming, and indeed while working as, a paralegal?

If you have recently graduated with a law degree – congratulations. If you are about to take your final exams – good luck. If you are reading this article, you’re probably wondering what to do once you have graduated. Have you considered becoming a paralegal? Here are some reasons why you should…

Paralegals can undertake almost all the same activities as a solicitor, with a few exceptions known as ‘reserved activities’. The best way to get started is to complete an Ofqual recognised paralegal qualification. There are quite a variety on offer and the key to choosing the right one for you is working out why you want to enrol in such a qualification.

This week there’s news on struggling clothing chain Superdry and Richard Branson’s ambitious space plans. For more commercial awareness, we’d recommend following this Twitter account which tweets the latest business news stories for aspiring lawyers. And of course make sure you’re signed up to LCN to receive our weekly newsletter direct to your inbox. Find out more below.

Home Secretary Amber Rudd is in contempt of court after ignoring the orders of successive judges not to deport an asylum seeker to Afghanistan, where he faced being killed by the Taliban.  

The second Law Society free public debate of 2012 will focus on intellectual property and ambush marketing, which are both hot topics this year as a result of the European football championships (Euro 2012) and the impending London Olympic Games.

Roughly 3% of solicitors are disabled, compared with 19% of the working-age population, according to recent statistics from the Law Society (Legally Disabled and Cardiff University). This stat has started a discussion regarding disability inclusion in the legal profession.

As the Investigatory Powers Bill (otherwise known as the snoopers’ charter) continues to be debated in parliament, amendments have been proposed in the House of Lords to ensure that legal professional privilege, which is fundamental to any decent justice system, is protected.

The American Bar Association has created a task force to address how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect legal practice, with a focus on six “critical” issues, including AI and legal education, and AI and access to justice. 

Amicus runs various volunteer placement programmes.

There are several factors to take into account when choosing which solicitors’ firm or barristers’ chambers to apply to, including the type of law and office locations. Use this Feature to help you narrow down potential employers based on your preferences and interests.

There are several factors to consider when choosing which solicitors’ firm or barristers’ chambers to apply to, including the type of law and office locations. This guide will help you to narrow down potential employers based on your preferences and interests.

To the surprise of myself and everyone around me (including my professor!), I've really enjoyed my land law module so far this term. The structure and organisation of the module itself, coupled with the range of clients we get to work with in our problem questions – from residents with personal or familial issues, to businesses selling commercial properties – showcased just how varied this area of law can be.