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‘What difference can lawyers make in tackling the climate emergency?’—this is topic of the International Law Book Facility’s (ILBF's) law undergraduate essay competition.

Linklaters has launched a solicitor apprenticeship programme, offering an alternative route to qualification at the magic circle firm.

Bates Wells, Browne Jacobson and Freeths have become the latest law firms to join Project Rise, a scheme to widen access to the profession by offering part-time solicitor training.

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is considering dropping hours-based requirements for continuous professional development (CPD) and adopting an outcomes-focused approach.

LexisNexis is to be the first information services business to support aspiring lawyers working at the organisation through the SQE (the Solicitors Qualifying Exam).

Secretary of state for Wales and former Lord Chancellor Sir Robert Buckland has been named as an honorary CILEX Companion, at the organisation’s annual graduation ceremony last week.

A pledge to treat students qualifying through ‘alternative routes’ such as apprenticeships the same as those undergoing the more traditional training contract has been signed by at least 17 large law firms, including some Magic Circle firms.

The key to business success: ensuring your paralegal employees have the training they need to really thrive at work, says Amanda Hamilton

Adapt, innovate & challenge the norm after lockdown ends, writes Jessica Hampson, CEL Solicitors

CILEX Law School has been formally approved to deliver the new CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ).

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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