Apprenticeships in the legal sector have been gaining momentum over the past couple of years. The traditional route to being a lawyer has been challenged by, among other things, the apprenticeship levy, the rise of legal executives, increasing paralegal numbers, alternative business structures and most recently the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

According to recruiters, too many candidates are let down by their sloppy writing skills.

Shakespeare made up words, spelt his name however he pleased and is still praised for his mastery of language. However, if his cover letter was written along those lines today, every law firm would bin his application. All recruiters say the same thing; simple errors in spelling and grammar derail otherwise competitive applications. But perfect spelling and grammar are not the only factors that make a good application.

What is the private equity investment model and are the criticisms levelled against it warranted?

Is ESG a trend that businesses can’t afford to ignore? 

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

What will an independent Scotland mean for the future of the UK North Sea oil industry?

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what are firms looking for? Read on for LawCareers.Net’s expert advice.

Becky McLaren, early careers recruitment advisor at Norton Rose Fulbright, explains how you can stand out in your applications, the firm’s recruitment process and what to expect from its assessment centres in this Meet the Recruiter interview. 

According to recruiters, too many applications are let down by sloppy writing skills.

Shakespeare made up words, spelt his name however he pleased and is still praised for his mastery of language. However, if his cover letter was written along those lines today, every law firm would bin his application. All recruiters say the same; simple errors in spelling and grammar derail otherwise-competitive applications. But perfect spelling and grammar are not the only factors that make a good application.

LIBOR and the EU: did the banks collude to manipulate the rate?

We chat to family lawyer Hebe Thorne about coming to law from a non-law background, the sort of work she gets up to at Burges Salmon and the characteristics that make the firm stand out. 

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, which will set you up nicely for future encounters and could eventually lead to a training contract.

The acceleration of AI technology has been one of the many surprises of 2023. Bill Gates described it as “revolutionary” and the beginning of “the age of AI”, while others, such as Elon Musk, have warned for the past decade of the dangers of such technology without proper regulation.

Yassin provides an insight into her varied work as an associate in the regulatory finance team at Clifford Chance and highlights the opportunities she has been offered since starting as a trainee. 

As Bitcoin hit an all-time high of just more than $50,000 this February, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology inches ever closer to mainstream adoption. Like other industries, technology has been affected in countless ways by the pandemic. Although, unlike many, this hasn’t been negative. Despite global market uncertainty, the pandemic has presented a unique opportunity for an agile tech sector to pick up the pieces and fill market gaps. 

If home ownership is not for everyone, how realistic a fix for the chronically undersupplied housing market is a new focus on delivering affordable rental homes – can the private rented sector really help the housing crisis?

For those who wish to pursue a career in law, the LawCareersNetLIVE conferences are something you should consider attending.

One of the most fundamental questions you must address when considering a career in the law is whether to become a solicitor or barrister. But what's the difference between a solicitor and barrister? Here’s a general guide to some factors that may help you to decide.

The Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) has been replaced by the Solicitors Qualifying Exam. Only lawyers who have already started qualifying through the QLTS can continue to qualify this way.

Apprenticeships in the legal sector have been gaining momentum for the past couple of years. The traditional route to being a lawyer has been challenged by, among other things, the apprenticeship levy, the rise of legal executives, increasing paralegal numbers, alternative business structures and most recently the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.