Expert recruiter – and animal lover – Lucie Rees is understandably proud to have supported so many candidates through their journeys from being wide-eyed students to confident, qualified solicitors and partners. Read her advice for the current generation of aspiring lawyers and gain an insight into the application process – as well as working life – at Watson Farley & Williams.

ASAP aims to reduce destitution amongst asylum seekers by protecting their legal rights to food and shelter.

The Institute of Legal Executives and Manchester Metropolitan University have joined forces to offer a new qualifying LLB in legal practice which leaves students with a variety of career options upon graduation.

In July 2010, this central ‘hub’ in Chancery Lane was created to bring together the legal profession’s pro-bono work, helping individuals and community groups within England and Wales.

Lawyers are the third most-stressed group of professionals in the country, with women worst affected, government figures indicate. 

It’s coming up to that time of year where exams are looming. I have picked up some tips along the way which proved to be a massive help to me. In this video, I share these tips in the hope that it helps at least one law student out there!

The AIRE (Advice on Individual Rights in Europe) Centre is a London-based charity set up to uphold the rights of marginalised individuals in the field of European human rights law and European Union law.

Harvey Specter is a fictional corporate lawyer from US TV-series Suits. Although the show is designed for entertainment, we can still implement some of Harvey’s qualities to help with our careers in the real world. 

Does the Companies Bill really offer business a better regulatory framework?

What do you need to know about the forthcoming ePrivacy Regulation?

I asked my followers on Twitter and Instagram if they had any questions about the BPTC and applying for pupillage. The next question is about how to stand out on pupillage applications, beyond academic merit.

This advice service provides a daily diagnostic drop in centre, casework support and court representation to residents of Tower Hamlets.

Supportive and social. From pro bono to affinity groups, being part of a close-knit office means you can play an integral role in what goes on.

Ping. The noise of your email inbox notifying you about a specific training contract application that’s just opened. It looks interesting, so you read about the firm and its opportunities and decide you’ll make an application.

The Bar course is no joke – from the heavy (and I really do mean large) amount of work to the books weighing three kilograms each (yes, I weighed them), there’s little to no time for anything else.

LawWorks has announced the shortlist for the 2025 LawWorks and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards, which celebrate pro bono activities undertaken by law students and law schools across the UK.

Great supervision and training. I felt valued and supported as a trainee and was able to undertake a broad spectrum of work.

Should the use of letters of intent in the construction industry be a cause for concern?