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Kennedys Birmingham Graduate Apprenticeship Opportunity – Apply by 29 May

23 February 2026

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship 2026 – Professional Liability  The 30 month training programme will involve working alongside our experienced lawyers in one of our legal teams, whilst studying with BPP one …

SRA unveils new report analysing SQE results

02 February 2026

Four years on from the first set of Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) results being published, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has produced its most comprehensive SQE report yet.  The SRA report covers the period between November 2021 and 2025 …

Future Lawyers at the National Apprenticeship Show 2026

28 January 2026

Legal 500 Future Lawyers is thrilled to be part of the National Apprenticeship Show 2026. We will be attending the London and Southeast show at Sandown Park Racecourse, Surrey. Catch …

‘Opportunities aren’t out of reach’ – how solicitor apprenticeships are opening up the legal profession

28 January 2026

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 …

The Best Law Firms for Job Satisfaction

07 January 2026

Each year we ask trainee solicitors to rate their job satisfaction. Unsurprisingly, the law firms that do well in this category often do well across the board. Which makes sense, …

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The National Apprenticeship Show 2026: A debt-free route to becoming a lawyer? Yes please.

17 February 2026

Seemingly unbothered by the torrential rain of 2026, school students from all over London and Surrey flocked to Sandown Park Racecourse last week for the National Apprenticeship Show.  Future Lawyers joined over 30 …

‘Opportunities aren’t out of reach’ – how solicitor apprenticeships are opening up the legal profession

28 January 2026

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 …

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 …

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 …