Aspiring criminal barristers and solicitors are now welcome to submit their applications for this year’s Legal Trainee Scheme with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The 2018 scheme opened on 28 February, and those interested have until 21 March to complete their applications. The scheme offers up to 30 places throughout England and Wales to applicants wishing to pursue a career in criminal law, and will provide a one-year pupillage with the chance to become a permanent Crown Prosecutor upon successful qualification. Potential applicants need a minimum 2:2 at undergraduate level and should have completed either a Bar Professional Training Course or their Legal Practice Course in time to begin their placement in November 2018. Further details can be found on the CPS website.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC
A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers
Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
