Exclusive: Offers fee discounts and perks for those willing to defer Bar students at the Inns of Court College of Advocacy (ICCA) face uncertainty over their course progression next month, as the college has announced it will need to defer…
Several rookies heading to different offices around the world Magic Circle player Linklaters has retained 75% of its trainees, with some moving to different offices. The March 2025 qualifying intake was made up of 57 recruits worldwide, with 43 accepting…
‘That’s what she said’ So, you’ve decided you want a TC. You’re now on the long, winding, and occasionally soul-destroying road to a training contract — a journey filled with networking events, commercial awareness buzzwords, and the existential dread of…
Originally set for release in late 2023 Aspiring solicitors seeking clarity on SQE training provider performance will face further delays, as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) attributes the setback to “unexpected problems” with the data. The regulator initially pledged to…
Gateway closes midnight tomorrow It’s that time of year again. The pupillage gateway is closing for applications tomorrow night and won’t open again for another 11 months. For those who are rushing some last minute answers or refining their carefully…
Advice needed In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrums series, an aspiring solicitor wants your advice on the benefits of training in London and the risks of searching for a different training contract. “Last year, I accepted a training…
Actor behind student fav worries show misrepresents law Gabriel Macht, the actor behind Suits‘ Harvey Specter, has revealed that he often apologises to fans who pursued legal careers because of him. “There are so many kids that have gone to…
Booze delivered to home address A former office manager has been barred from working in the legal profession after using her law firm’s credit card to order wine and champagne to her house. Laura Mason, who was employed at the…
Diversity stats see minor changes The number of pupil barristers in England and Wales has risen again for the second year in a row. The latest figures, which cover up to December 2024, show that there are 589 current pupil…
Magic Circle giant gets itself in a pickle New York Magic Circle law firm Freshfields has stressed that it follows “strict guidelines” for allocating overseas secondments, amid claims that two trainees received special treatment in securing roles in New York…
