This past year was gruelling (to say the least) and demanded a lot of flexibility and adaptability. Not only did I have to adjust to learning an entirely new discipline, but I also had to do it all in one year! A law conversion course is certainly not for the faint of heart, but I can't say it wasn't worth it.

With the aim of making legal careers more widely accessible, an apprenticeship allows you to 'earn while you learn' – in other words, become a paid employee at a law firm (or in-house legal team). In this article, we'll take a look at what solicitor apprenticeships entail, what they offer, and how they differ from other routes to qualifying.

Exams are over (woohoo) and there are a few weeks ahead of you to organise and do as you please. No prep to do, no consolidation to do and absolutely no dissertation writing to do (double woohoo).

I’m about to graduate from my law degree but don’t want to work at a law firm. What are my options?

13-17 November was National Anti-Bullying Week 2023. It’s an annual event coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance charity, which aims to raise awareness of bullying among young people. The week emphasises prevention and effective responses to bullying.

One of the key questions to ask yourself is what type of lawyer you want to be.

‘Dark patterns’ are interface designs intended to obfuscate certain processes and trick or coerce users into actions or omissions against their best interests, usually to the benefit of the creator of the dark pattern.

The thought of returning to education five years ago was off the table, I was terrified of being considered a mature student at the age of 22.

The Law Teacher of the Year Award 2011 has gone to University of Westminster professor of law and theory Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos.

Are modern hi-tech offices bad for your health and happiness?

Law firms are constantly developing and moving away from the traditional set-ups that only recruit those from certain universities with certain degrees. 

Welcome to our Diversity hub.

Commercial awareness is a key skill that all law firms look for in their applicants. Understanding what commercial awareness is and how you can demonstrate yours is fundamental to your success.

If you’re deciding whether to go to university after leaving school or start your career as a lawyer straight away with an apprenticeship, The Law Apprenticeships Guide can help. Don’t worry if you don’t know much about the legal profession or apprenticeships; this guide is designed to give you the information you need before you choose your next step.

Philippa Wilson explains how Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s vacation scheme is run, outlines the firm’s stance on the use of AI in applications, provides insights into what the firm is looking for from its future lawyers and more in this Meet the Recruiter profile.

Megan Melia goes through what candidates should expect on a vacation scheme, important skills Weightmans is looking for, common ways candidates let themselves down and how the firm is adopting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

Is it possible to put a price on justice and, if so, how should this cost be assessed by the courts?

In this webinar, sponsored by Burges Salmon LLP, Michelmores and Womble Bond Dickinson, we discuss what private wealth entails, covering a range of services such as immigration, contentious estates and trusts, tax advice, finance and funding issues and more.

This webinar, sponsored by Travers Smith, White & Case and Weil Gotshal & Manges discusses what it’s really like to work in private equity and investment funds. From negotiation to dealing with investors, find out the kinds of work lawyers in this area undertake and the types of client you will be instructing.