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NLJ Career Profile: Sonya Sceats, the British Institute of International and Comparative Law

NLJ Career Profile: Sonya Sceats, the British Institute of International and Comparative Law

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
09 February 2026
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CPS trainee scheme & pupillage opens

Law students and graduates can now apply to qualify as solicitors and barristers with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
02 February 2026
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Judiciary sets out diversity goals

The judiciary has set itself a trio of objectives and a trio of focus areas for the next five years, in its Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030
28 January 2026
NLJ Career Profile: Anne-Marie Ottaway, HFW

NLJ Career Profile: Anne-Marie Ottaway, HFW

Anne-Marie Ottaway, partner at HFW, discusses her varied career, including 13 years at the Serious Fraud Office, and making the leap to private practice
05 January 2026
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Stress at work for corporate counsel

One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
17 December 2025
NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession
15 December 2025
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Licensing fast-track for conveyancing & probate professionals

Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
15 December 2025
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Stress at work? Join the (employment tribunal claim) queue

Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
15 December 2025
NLJ Career Profile: Ben Daniels, DAC Beachcroft

NLJ Career Profile: Ben Daniels, DAC Beachcroft

Ben Daniels, newly elected as the next senior partner of DAC Beachcroft, reflects on his leadership inspiration and considers an impish alternative career
11 December 2025
NLJ Career Profile: Amarjit Ryatt, Taylor Rose

NLJ Career Profile: Amarjit Ryatt, Taylor Rose

Amarjit Ryatt, recently appointed head of family and divorce at Taylor Rose, discusses the importance of empathy, the potential ofnon-court dispute resolution, and the moments that matter most
10 December 2025
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Job of the Week

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Burgess Mee—Susie Barter

Burgess Mee—Susie Barter

Family law firm strengthens offering with partner hire

Winckworth Sherwood—Lee Ranford

Winckworth Sherwood—Lee Ranford

Partner joins team as head of restructuring

NLJ Career Profile: Greg Cox, Simpson Millar

NLJ Career Profile: Greg Cox, Simpson Millar

Simpson Millar CEO Greg Cox talks landmark cases, legal reform and why the profession is crying out for more simplicity

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