Launched in 2021, Project Rise is now in full swing at several firms and in-house departments, offering talented aspiring solicitors the opportunity to train part-time
The Law Society has published guidance for Black or minority ethnic students entering into the profession, to coincide with Black History Month
What’s in a title? Writing in this week’s NLJ, John Gould, chair of Russell-Cooke, addresses a question raised by former Bar chair Nick Vineall KC: should the title ‘barrister’ be restricted to those who have completed pupillage?
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
The Bar Council has launched a series of online events to help barristers and chambers provide a supportive workplace culture, and tackle bullying, harassment and discrimination
Research commissioned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has identified multiple factors explaining why candidates from certain ethnic groups perform better than others in professional legal assessments
Clarke Willmott bolsters housebuilder expertise in Birmingham
Firm adds former Simmons Simmons patent head to engineering and tech team
Freeths strengthens its voice in national disputes with ACTAPS committee appointment