As part of LCN's increased focus on diversity in the legal profession, we have been looking at the relationship between candidates and firms when it comes to diverse talent. 

Find out about Addleshaw Goddard’s placement scheme, what the firm wants to see in your applications and how it’s adopting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam in this Meet the Recruiter interview. 

Pursuing a career in law is hard. It’s as simple as that. It can feel like you’re the only person not securing vacation schemes or training contracts as your peers post their new roles at firms all over LinkedIn and Instagram – and you can’t work out where it is that you’re going wrong. It’s an easy mindset to fall into but it’s vital to take a step back, reassess, breathe and go again. We spoke to several aspiring lawyers whose routes into law were either put on hold, made difficult because of their background or disrupted as a result of the pandemic. This feature aims to show you that you’re not the only one having a bumpy ride into the legal world.

Six magic circle sets of chambers have collaborated to create a mentoring scheme for aspiring barristers from underrepresented groups, including women, people with ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities.

What are the key elements of a sports sponsorship deal?

What is the role of energy lawyers in combating climate change?

What are ‘pro bono’ and ‘low bono’ and why are they important to lawyers, law firms and clients?

On 1 and 2 November 2023, world and market leaders gathered in the historic Bletchley Park, home of the code-breaking heroes of the Second World War, to discuss a new existential threat.

Hear from Aurelija Grubytė, an associate in the antitrust, competition and trade regulation team at K&L Gates, about her route to qualification. 

Why are UK law firms flocking to Qatar?

Intellectual Property work can be divided into two main areas: hard and soft IP.

What options do victimised businesses have? 

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers.

I want to become a human rights barrister but I keep hearing that only Oxbridge students get pupillages. Is this true?

Not having a law degree is no barrier to becoming a lawyer – in fact, the legal profession is full of non-law graduates, and the skills and experiences gained studying and working in other fields can be used to your advantage.

With falling oil prices and the high costs of safety and transportation, why is Shell still set on drilling in the Arctic?

The professional development of its trainees is at the heart of what Milbank LLP does. Vanessa Harvey, graduate recruitment manager, discusses vacation schemes, and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. Plus, how a variety of work experience may improve an application. 

We spoke to several aspiring lawyers whose routes into law were either put on hold, made difficult because of their background or disrupted as a result of the pandemic. This feature aims to show you that you’re not the only one having a bumpy ride into the legal world.

A training contract, or qualifying work experience (QWE), is a two-year period spent working at a law firm or other organisation that employs solicitors. It’s one of the stages required to qualify as a solicitor.

What is the UK government's policy on fracking and what are the key challenges facing the shale gas industry?