Our final commercial news round-up of 2024 is here! This week, we take a look at: the US Supreme Court’s decision to hear TikTok’s arguments against a ban in the US; the UK government’s approval of ...

On 19 December the UK government revealed plans to increase criminal legal aid rates for solicitors by a further 12% to improve access to justice. An initial 6% rise will follow a consultation in ...

Criminal barristers in Northern Ireland plan to withdraw their services from all legally aided crown court cases between 6 and 31 January.

Dark patterns’ are interface designs intended to obfuscate certain processes and trick or coerce users into actions or ...

The phrase ‘Dear Sirs’ originated in an era when the legal profession was predominantly male. It mirrored the societal norms of the time, where men occupied most professional roles and women were ...

Here's everything you need to know about the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) exams, from the syllabus to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, ...

I’m a second-year law student, how can I get ahead in my search for legal work experience or a training contract/qualifying work experience (QWE) during the winter break?

Junior barristers at leading commercial chambers can earn up to £360,000 in their first year, according to new figures. This is double the earnings of newly qualified (NQ) solicitors at top US law ...

We’ve outlined the process for becoming a barrister, from studying to pupillage, to qualifying. Your journey might differ slightly if you take a break from studying or study part time, so make sure ...

Find out which institutions offer Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation courses by using our Courses search. The SQE is the final, centralised assessment that all aspiring solicitors must now ...

Find out which institutions offer qualifying law degrees by using our course search. It’s not necessary to have a law degree to become a lawyer. Perhaps half of all qualifying solicitors and ...