The total cost of qualifying as a solicitor is considerable. Candidates should think about sources of funding at each stage of the process.

Achieving an inbox zero sounds too good to be true, especially for trainee solicitors.

What do a Russian cellist, the prime minister's father and the perpetrators of the 1983 Brink's Mat gold bullion robbery all have in common? 

Nutrient neutrality: what problems will developers face and how can they overcome them?

By the end of the 12th Century, a framework for dispute resolution had arisen which involved principle, equity and a quasi-adversarial system. This blog will examine how much Anglo-Saxon law has contributed towards it. Anglo-Saxon law will be confined to Aethelbert’s code of the early seventh century, distinct from other early Germanic statements.

Firstly, congratulations on obtaining a training contract! The training contract application process is incredibly competitive, and you deserve to pat yourself on the back for getting this far.

To what extent is the government's Draft Media Bill likely to change the regulation of broadcasting and streaming services in the UK?

Barristers involved in this field deal with claims against professionals such as architects, accountants, solicitors and financial advisers who’ve allegedly failed to provide services with the level of care and skill which a member of that profession would be expected to demonstrate.

Dispute resolution exists in both commercial and civil law and is often viewed to have several benefits over the traditional court routes.

What rights do airline carriers have to refuse the refund of fees paid for ancillaries purchased as an accompaniment to a flight booking that has been cancelled?

Under the influence: why is there a DCMS inquiry into influencer marketing and what can we expect?

Neurodivergent lawyers have a number of unique strengths, abilities and perspectives that can benefit any employer and workplace.

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

The law is stepping up its game when it comes to diversity and we’re starting to see a real push to make things more inclusive these days, which is pretty exciting to see. There are more and more initiatives aimed directly at underrepresented groups. It’s all about creating opportunities and making sure that everyone, no matter their background, has a fair shot at success. A few standout examples of this shift include scholarships, charities, open days and broader diversity access schemes.

Hear from Aruse Okaisabor, an associate in Ashurst’s digital economy team, about her journey to qualification and life as a lawyer at a global law firm. 

Welcome to the next topic in this series, where I attempt to make commercial awareness content for non-law students like myself.

What do the imminent reforms to public procurement law mean for UK businesses and public bodies?

How will technology change the legal sector?

Volunteering pro bono has almost as many benefits for students as it does for members of the public in need of legal advice. Here is LawCareers.Net's student guide to pro bono work.

Law firms are locked in a never-ending arms race to attract the top talent. This is because they’re predominately people businesses – the value of a firm’s offering is derived directly from its people and their legal expertise.