The Solicitors Qualifying Exam was introduced in September 2021. Here's everything you need to know about the new exams, from the syllabus to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

‘Legal tech’ is a term thrown around an increasing amount.

Our society caters to non-law students who aspire to transition into legal careers. The main goal this year has been to demystify the process of entering the legal profession and provide support and opportunities for students from a variety of academic backgrounds.

Commercial law firm Hill Dickinson LLP has launched a returners’ initiative to improve diversity within the firm.

How has the courts' approach to non-compliance with procedural deadlines changed since the introduction of the Jackson Reforms?

The Bar Council, the body that represents around 18,000 barristers in England and Wales, has several committees; one of which is the Young Barristers’ Committee.

There have been 113 new QCs appointed in the 2016-17 round, with the number of women applying and being selected at its highest level ever. There has also been a slight rise in the number of BAME applicants, with appointments in line with other groups.

Legal Aid Minister Shailesh Vara has told the All Party Parliamentary Group on Legal and Constitutional Affairs that the planned £220 million legal aid cuts will not reduce the quality of lawyers operating in the field.

British judge weighs up the pros and cons of AI, after using ChatGPT to write a ruling. Lord Justice Birss, a Court of Appeal judge, had confidence in ChatGPT’s answers but urges others not to rely on the AI tool for topics where they have no background knowledge.

LinkedIn might sometimes seem like Instagram’s boring older sibling but, as most professionals and employers have accounts on the platform, it’s a great place for you to engage with other users and follow the latest legal developments. It’s also a gateway of information, opportunities and online networking.

How can one establish ownership in a piece of digital art?

Applications for vacation schemes and training contracts are currently being processed by law firms across the globe and, as video interviews and psychometric testing continue, many candidates are now being invited to assessment centres.

The Law Society of England and Wales’ has awarded 15 tenacious aspiring solicitors each a Diversity Access Scheme to help them qualify as a solicitor.

Is the remote working movement really coming to an end? Some of the biggest firms in the country and the world appear to have answered that question.

The BLD Foundation (BLD) recently held a reception at the House of Commons to raise awareness of the need to increase diversity in, and access to, the legal profession.

It’s A-level results day and the good news is that whatever your results, there is a whole range of options open to you beyond the traditional university route if you are considering a career in law.

Around 250 million farmers and allies from the states of Punjab, Haryana and many more are peacefully protesting against agricultural reform bills introduced in India last year. This is reportedly the largest protest in human history and the efforts of Indian farmers have been supported all over the UK with rallies taking place in London and Birmingham.

In this post I explain in simple terms why the farmers are protesting and why this is relevant to us.

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam was introduced in September 2021. Here's everything you need to know about the new exams, from the syllabus to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

From trainee to partner, Ian Masser discusses his 18-year journey at Beale & Co, the importance of career progression and trainee retention, as well as his area of expertise. 

Here we are again, another lockdown (in England at least). In order to save lives and prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed by the spread of covid-19, we are being asked to stay inside and not mix with others.