You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.

Allen & Overy LLP and Shearman & Sterling LLP have announced the first 40 partner promotions for A&O Shearman, with women making up 42% of promotions across both firms. 

What role have litigation lawyers played in recent headline-making market movements involving big tech in the US and could similar claims arise in the UK?

What does the future hold for the British high street?

In its report on judicial appointments, the House of Lords Constitution Committee has found that a more diverse judiciary would increase public trust and confidence in the country's justice system.

Does the idea of interesting and varied work, an excellent salary and a good work/life balance appeal? Becoming an in-house lawyer could be your perfect vocation. We spoke to those in the know, including a trainee, several qualified lawyers and the head of an in-house legal department about what it means to work at the very heart of your client.

Three legal apprentices have just started at the BBC, joining its in-house legal team on a two-year advanced apprenticeship course that will lead to a Level 3 CILEx Certificate in Law and Practice.

Irwin Mitchell has again demonstrated its ambition to become an Alternative Business Structure, moving its application forward with the appointment of former PricewaterhouseCoopers vice-chairman Glyn Barker.

The Law Society has called on Prime Minister Theresa May to utilise the experience and expertise of the United Kingdom’s lawyers, and the legal sector more broadly, in the process of EU withdrawal. 

What are the legal challenges and opportunities surrounding the development of drones?

Does the idea of interesting and varied work, an excellent salary and a good work/life balance appeal? Becoming an in-house lawyer could be your perfect vocation. We spoke to those in the know including several qualified in-house lawyers about what it means to work at the very heart of your client.

Why are so many high street retail chains in distress and will company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) and administration filings help them?

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) was introduced in September 2021. Here's everything we 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.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have made a landmark discovery. Following recent survey, they revealed that there are currently more women than men practising as solicitors in England and Wales.

Luke Barden de Lacroix is a senior associate at Howard Kennedy. Luke talks about his training contract, the work he does now as a commercial dispute resolution lawyer and the biggest opportunity he’s had since qualifying as a solicitor. 

Following HFW's lead, more firms reveal their financial results for the year ending 2010-11.

Prosecution advocates will be offered a 15% pay rise to encourage barristers to take up cases once again for the crown, following an emergency deal with the treasury.

For many years mental health and the legal profession have been at loggerheads. Long hours, high-intensity workloads and covid-19 are among a seemingly endless list of factors that continue to contribute to the profession’s mental health crisis. And what about those vying to get through the door? The competition is, as ever, fierce and expectations high.

Does the idea of interesting and varied work, an excellent salary and a good work/life balance appeal? Becoming an in-house lawyer could be your perfect vocation. We spoke to those in the know, including several qualified lawyers and an in-house solicitor apprentice about what it means to work at the very heart of your client.

Over the past few months, two large energy companies have gone bust: Avro Energy and Green. Most people however, are unaware of this.