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Lewis Silkin tops trainee satisfaction table as Future Lawyers results reveal what junior lawyers value most

12 October 2026

Lewis Silkin is home to the happiest trainees and newly qualified lawyers in the UK, according to the latest Legal 500 Future Lawyers research, with the employment specialist edging out …

HSF Kramer, Addleshaws and Quinn chief take top prizes at Legal Business Awards

01 October 2026

Addleshaw Goddard, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and Sullivan & Cromwell were among the big winners at this year’s Legal Business Awards, which saw more than 30 prizes handed out to …

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 …

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Navigating Legal Job Interviews: A Practical Guide, by Bilgeyiskhanim Mirizada

06 July 2026

Whether you are interviewing for a non-governmental organisation (NGO), an international organisation, a government institution, or a law firm, effective interview preparation requires far more than rehearsing answers to common …

Authenticity, resilience, and why the legal industry needs to change with Henry Nelson-Case

01 July 2026

“Be the kind of lawyer your clients want to go to the pub with” In the latest episode of Brief Encounters, we speak with lawyer, content creator and public speaker …

From Law to Legal Tech: How AI is Reshaping the Profession with Elinor Nikolova and Vera Mayzel

04 June 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal profession, creating new opportunities for lawyers to work more efficiently, deliver greater value to clients, and rethink traditional ways of working. In this …

Bilgeyiskhanim Mirizada on Navigating a Career in Public International Law: What Aspiring Lawyers Should Know

11 May 2026

Bilgeyiskhanim is an international lawyer with extensive experience providing strategic legal advice to individuals, governments, and non-governmental organisations across a wide spectrum of public international law. She has worked at …

Maab Saifeldin on the SQE, training in-house and celebrating unique career paths

05 May 2026

“Brace yourself and get thick skin” In the latest episode of Brief Encounters we sit down with Maab Saifeldin: trainee solicitor, lawfluencer, and mother of one. We have an honest …