Is it possible for solicitors to have a good work/life balance? And if I start a family, are there part-time or term-time options? 

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

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.

We are approaching the busiest time of year for aspiring lawyers when it comes to applying for insight events, vacation schemes and training contracts. If you are balancing this work with your normal university workload, or even another job, this can be especially stressful. The deadlines seem to be approaching fast, you have done most (if not all) of your research, and now it is time to do the hardest part – actually sitting down and filling out the application forms.

Rape victims are turning to the civil courts for prosecutions.

What's the story behind Harry Potter and the John Doe order?

Top up your commercial awareness with this week’s commercial news round-up.

The UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) ran between 18 November – 18 December 2021.

This week saw a peak rise in inflation in the UK, adding pressure on Rishi Sunak’s new government over the cost-of-living crisis. Today, the Bank of England is expected to announce its highest rate rise in decades. This week’s round-up also touches on further economic news, trademark battles, the environment and, of course, football!

It’s that time of year where many eager first-year students submit applications for places on open days at law firms. In the next few weeks and months, some lucky students will receive coveted invitations to such events, and for many it will be their first chance to interact with such large and high-profile firms. Of course, many ‘meet the firm’ style events this year will be online instead, but this does not prevent them from being useful!

How should you prepare for the big event, so that you make the most of it?

Why is the government so reluctant to embrace safe standing at football grounds?

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.

What steps should UK businesses take to ensure compliance with data protection regulations post-Brexit?

I cannot believe I am just over one year through my Legal Practice Course (LPC) course.

The AI Act (the act) was first proposed by the European Commission in 2021 due to the risk posed by the technology. Although the act hasn’t yet come into force in Europe, it’s likely to do so sometime within the coming months.

For aspiring barristers, having a few mini-pupillages under your belt before applying for the coveted pupillage itself will not only help you make decisions about your legal career, but will also demonstrate your passion and curiosity for life at the Bar. Securing a mini-pupillage placement is difficult so I was very pleased when the Crown Prosecution Wessex accepted my application.

The first year of university is a fantastic time to start scoping out where you want your degree – and eventually your career – to take you.

Is big tech too powerful for competition law to tame?

The second Saturday began with an in-depth explanation and advice on mitigation in the US criminal justice system. This is particularly important for death penalty litigation, as this is the best way for defendants to have their sentences changed. 

What are the implications of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007?