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Trainee retention rates autumn/winter 2025
08 December 2025
A law firm’s trainee retention rate is an important thing to consider when applying for training contracts. After spending around two years training, a trainee should be rewarded with a …
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City of London Law Society and partners launch North East SQE scholarship in honour of Stephen Denyer
26 November 2025
A new scholarship for aspiring social welfare solicitors in the North East of England has been launched to honour Stephen Denyer (pictured), former director of strategic relationships at the Law …
Nearly three quarters of US lawyers say that law school did not prepare them for the demands of working in a law firm, according to a survey of 132 attorneys by …
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Future Lawyers 2025: The Results Are In
11 November 2025
We spoke to over 1,000 trainees and junior lawyers across more than 150 law firms for this year’s Future Lawyers survey, asking them to rate their firms on everything from …
‘Opportunities aren’t out of reach’ – how solicitor apprenticeships are opening up the legal profession
03 September 2025
Solicitor apprenticeships are shaking up the legal profession, with growing numbers of leading firms introducing the alternative route to qualification; challenging long-held traditions around legal training and career progression “I …
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Don’t miss vacation scheme deadlines!
03 December 2025
If you do anything this month, make it vacation scheme applications. Most law firms set their spring and summer vacation scheme deadlines for the end of December or the end …
Demystifying the Bar: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Barrister
13 May 2025
The Bar is often harshly viewed as an elitist and enigmatic profession. Entrenched in steeped tradition and accessible only to those with a particular background or connections. While the journey …
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How to be a Successful Law Student
16 December 2024
Success as a student demands not only strong academic skills, but also effective study habits, disciplined time management, and genuine engagement with your chosen field of study. In the latest …
How much do NQ solicitors earn?
14 November 2024
Junior solicitor salaries have been making headlines recently. But how much do law firms really pay? In this blog we take a closer look at the factors affecting how much …
The Law Commission has a pioneering role in ensuring law reform in the United Kingdom
27 August 2024
In the latest instalment of our student blog, returning blogger Malcolm Glover delves into the current and future role of the Law Commission. The Law Commission was founded in 1965 …