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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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Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

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Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

NLJ this week: Time for judges to break their silence?

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims

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Training & education

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa