The number of female High Court judges in the Chancery Division has doubled to two following the latest round of appointments, announced on 11 September by the Ministry of Justice.

Hear from Harry Samuels in this Meet the Lawyer barrister profile, as he discusses his career at the Bar, a recent interesting case and the collegiate culture at XXIV Old Buildings.

One of the most well-known figures in UK legal postgraduate education, Carl Lygo has announced that he is to relinquish his role as CEO of BPP Holdings and vice chancellor of BPP University.

BPP University College is offering a last chance to undertake a law degree at the current rate of £3,225 per year before increases in course fees are implemented in September.

The UK government has announced a £24 million injection of cash into police station and youth court fees, marking the “start of the government’s work to support the sustainability of the justice system both now and in future”.

I haven’t been offered a training contract yet – is it too risky to start the LPC without having secured a training contract first?

The lord chancellor has announced that criminal legal aid solicitors working in police stations and youth courts are due to receive a pay increase to reflect the “critical role” they play in “ensuring access to justice”. 

LawCareers.Net has put together this guide to training contract interviews, featuring 10 tips to help you ace your interview.

I got a 2:2 at university because I spent too much time on extracurricular activities and work experience, rather than on my studies. Should I explain this in my training contract applications? And is there any chance that my extracurriculars could support my application instead?

Could my first-year exam results affect my chances of securing a vacation scheme or training contract, even if they don’t count towards my final degree?

Naomi Winston outlines how she discovered a career at the Bar would suit her, the benefits of Ten Old Square’s open-door policy and how she’s managing work/life balance with long covid.

Looking for an ‘in’? Open days and insight schemes are invaluable opportunities to meet the people that work for the law firms you’re interested in. You’ll learn about life in the organisation, its culture, the work on offer and much more. Plus, if prepped well, it’s your chance to ace that initial interaction to set yourself up nicely for future encounters that could eventually lead to you securing your qualifying work experience (eg, a training contract or apprenticeship).

Let’s break down the top stories that made headlines in 2023 and consider what you should look out for in 2024.

The Law Society of England and Wales believes that the adoption of hybrid and flexible working initiatives could provide a chance to improve social mobility within the legal profession. 

The Law Society has called for further investment into the justice system – especially civil and criminal legal aid, which wasn’t mentioned in the recent autumn budget. The Law Society President Richard Atkinson said: “The message that the Lord Chancellor should be hearing is spend to save.”

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.  

Here’s LawCareers.Net’s 26-step guide to the training contract application process, plus 10 mock interview questions to help you prepare.

If you’re a law student considering a career at the Bar or you’re already studying the Bar course, chances are that you’re applying for pupillage in January 2023. For many of you, this might be the first time you’ll be applying for pupillage, and I thought it would be helpful to write some advice on how to approach the applications. Read on for my top tips!