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Commercial law is changing fast, driven by new technologies and the growing complexity of global markets. The University of Manchester’s LLM in International Commercial and Technology Law brings focus to that shift, highlighting the core areas that now define effective commercial legal work. By exploring corporate governance, data rights, fintech regulation and digital era intellectual property, this course gives professionals the insight they need to make informed, confident decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape

Mark Hastings, founding partner of Quillon Law, on turning dreams into reality and pushing back on preconceptions about partnership

The Magistrates’ Association has flagged its dual ‘recruitment and retention’ problem, while welcoming the Lord Chancellor David Lammy’s commitment this week to an extra 247m funding for the Crown and magistrates’ court

Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’

Aspiring solicitors facing financial or personal barriers are being encouraged to apply for the Law Society of England and Wales’ Diversity Access Scheme (DAS), as recruitment opens for the 2026 cohort. The scheme aims to promote social mobility and improve diversity within the profession by supporting those who may otherwise struggle to qualify as solicitors due to social, educational or financial challenges

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is looking for 55 employment tribunal judges and 64 circuit judges

Manchester’s online LLM has accelerated career progression for its graduates

Sonya Sceats, next director and CEO of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, discusses her long-standing mission to uphold and defend the rule of law

Law students and graduates can now apply to qualify as solicitors and barristers with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)