From the intellectual challenges to the excitement of seeing her work in the news, find out more about Abbie’s journey into law and career at Baker McKenzie.

The Graduate Diploma in Law is no longer the mandatory gateway it once was for aspiring solicitors. With the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the legal profession is shifting towards a more accessible and cost-effective qualification route. In this LCN Says, BARBRI dispels the outdated myths about the GDL and showcases how the SQE is revolutionising the path to becoming a solicitor, particularly for non-law graduates.

As a family law paralegal, you will be one of the first points of face-to face-contact with the firm for clients seeking help and advice regarding family law issues.

What are the implications of Brexit for the UK insurance and reinsurance markets in the short term and beyond?

Lola Adekoya opens up about her long road to qualification, her role as an associate in Mayer Brown International LLP’s banking and finance group, and more in this Meet the Lawyer. 

Is continuing financial support for 'zombie' companies good or bad for the economy?

What are the challenges to reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry?

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know if it’s for you?

How can businesses avoid greenwashing?

Are gender quotas the best way to increase diversity in boardroom culture?

Employment lawyers work across all areas of employment law, including, for example, handling discrimination complaints, staff restructuring and whistleblowing issues.

What role do pensions have to play for the younger generation and how will they operate?

What is a tax haven?

What impact will the recent changes to the taxation of foreign domiciliaries have on the UK economy?

What is in store for restructuring and insolvency lawyers in 2021?

Can lab-grown meat justifiably be given the same legal status as conventional meat and what regulatory implications would this have?

To what extent was Tesco Bank at fault in its response to a major cyber attack?

What do smaller employment law teams, changes to the tribunal system and the increase in matters being dealt with in-house mean for current and aspiring employment law solicitors?

This article aims to shed light on the pupillage process and offer encouragement to those of you who are on the same path and hope to also begin pupillage soon!

I’m qualifying via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam but don’t understand the difference between training contracts and qualifying work experience. How do I know what’s best for me?