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The University of Law (ULaw) has welcomed its first cohort of graduate solicitor apprentices who are preparing to take the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Insurance firm Keoghs will run one of the first graduate programmes for aspiring solicitors, in partnership with the University of Law.

Institute to offer solicitor-equivalent qualification for a third of the price

The University of Law (ULaw) has announced the launch of a range of courses for law students preparing for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Tougher checks on professional competence throughout a lawyer’s career could be introduced, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has said.

Felicity Gerry QC on why being trauma-informed is an issue for court integrity

This year, the JUSTICE Student Conference is scheduled to take place over Zoom.

Barrister pupils have been given a chance to hear commercial court advocacy from the perspective of the bench, in a judge-run initiative.

Organisation highlights global thought leadership & diversity among its strategic aims

The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) has warned that the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) ‘poses significant risks to the standing and credibility (both domestically and internationally) of the solicitor qualification’.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Withers—Sophie Barrett-Brown

Withers drives further growth in its UK immigration team with new partner Sophie Barrett-Brown

Venus Legal—Esther Amoako

Venus Legal invests in next generation of legal talent as specialist litigation practice grows

Fisher Phillips—Catrina Smith

Fisher Phillips continues momentum in London with arrival of Catrina Smith

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NLJ this week: Silence comes dear

Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect

NLJ this week: Prosecutions under watch

Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested

NLJ this week: Immunity breached

Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling

NLJ this week: Blame game backfires

Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation

NLJ this week: Sanctions divide

Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia

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Training & education

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Withers—Sophie Barrett-Brown

Venus Legal—Esther Amoako

Fisher Phillips—Catrina Smith