The final design of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) has been revealed, with the introduction of the new ‘super exam’ in 2021 confirmed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. But despite initial claims that the SQE will help to make a career as a solicitor more accessible, the results of two pilots indicate that the new system will do little to reverse the trend of BAME candidates receiving lower marks than white students.

Changes introduced by the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) mean that aspiring social welfare lawyers will not receive the right training, practitioners claim.

The College of Legal Practice has become the first fully virtual training provider to be awarded new degree awarding powers by the Office for Students, making it a fully accredited postgraduate law school. 

Details of a new postgraduate law conversion course to replace the GDL when the Solicitors Qualifying Exam comes into effect in 2021 have been released by BPP University Law School.

I’m getting ready for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) assessments. What can I expect from the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments? What do I do when I get to the test centre?

Exam questions in all Solicitors Qualifying Exam assessments will be reviewed for bias against black and minority ethnic candidates, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has said.

The Government Legal Department has revealed its plans to adopt the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), following its introduction in September 2021.  

While Theresa May attempts to get her EU withdrawal deal through for the third time in the coming days (see #BrexitMayhem on Twitter), there is one thing we know for sure about Brexit: nobody knows what will happen and how it will affect the British economy. So, is it a matter of keep calm and carry on? 

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.

Sarah Warnes, trainee recruitment manager at Cooley LLP, discusses how best to tailor applications when targeting commercial law firms for a training contract.

Struan Campbell, outreach manager of Inner Temple, discusses the process of qualifying as a barrister, from studying the BPTC to joining an Inn of Court and on to securing pupillage.

Amelia Spinks, Field Fisher Waterhouse's graduate recruitment manager, dispels the myths surrounding the use of psychometric testing to vet training contract candidates.

Matthew Broadbent, publisher of LawCareers.Net and The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook, shares his tips on how to get the most out of networking opportunities.

LC.N spoke to Zeenat Islam about her experiences of doing pupillage at reputable crime set 25 Bedford Row, and asked for her tips on getting to the Bar successfully.

Sarah Dyke, training partner at Dentons, talks about the corporatisation of commercial law firms and how trainees can acclimatise with this.

Isla Grant, LawCareers.Net’s senior editor, describes how she upped her commercial awareness game and why you should do the same.

Lauren Riley, solicitor, former contestant on The Apprentice and entrepreneur, discusses how her legal background has helped her in the world of business.

The fifth annual Sport Resolutions conference took place last week, with this year’s focus on the key industry issues of anti-doping, gambling addiction and racism in sport.

Among the different types of client are professional athletes and performers; their managers, coaches and agents; the creators of artistic works; sports clubs and governing bodies; the owners of theatres and festival grounds; broadcasters, distributors and advertising agencies; and the big brands that sponsor tournaments or individual stars.

Sports law involves the legal issues at play in the worlds of both amateur and professional sport.