Law Student News

Govt to offer 'life coaching' for law students

The Government has launched a ‘life coaches’ scheme to support students attempting to pursue a career in law. The year-long programme called ‘Barriers Leading into Law’, launched by Justice Minister Lord Bach yesterday (23 October) will be open to... more 24 October 2008 15:07

Kaplan voices interest in BVC replacement

The number of law schools offering the new Bar entrance course, the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) looks set to increase, with Kaplan Law School — a joint venture operating with Nottingham Law School — considering whether to enter the market.... more 23 October 2008 04:59

A senior Norton Rose partner has urged ambitious students who do not achieve top grades to persevere with their law firm applications – as long as they can point to some standout achievements. Speaking in a video Career Clinic Q&A; session, which... more 22 October 2008 11:59

Law students are increasingly seeking out work abroad, with 70% of students likely to take on an overseas post, according to new research. The annual survey, completed by The College of Law and The Times, canvassed the opinions of students taking... more 20 October 2008 13:01

Job-hunters cite career path as key driver

Career progression is one of the major factors influencing lawyers on the hunt for a new job, topping quality of work and firm culture as key benefits, according to new research Aside from money, a desire to climb the career ladder came out as the... more 20 October 2008 12:55

BSB reviews pupillage model as places fall

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is to launch a root-and-branch review of the pupillage system, it has emerged. The body is in the process of setting up a working party to be led by Falcon Chambers’ Derek Wood QC, with the first meeting due to take... more 16 October 2008 04:18

Nottingham Law School to offer revamped LPC

Nottingham Law School has become the first school to respond to the overhaul of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) by splitting the course in two. Students that apply for the LPC from September 2009 will be... more 14 October 2008 14:25

Brick Court silk to be Bar Council chair

The Bar Council has selected its future leadership, appointing Brick Court Chambers’ Nicholas Green QC as deputy leader. Green was named as vice chairman at a Bar Council meeting last month (27 September) and is expected to hold the role for one year... more 09 October 2008 05:53

SRA trials changes to training contract

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is set begin a long-awaited pilot of controversial changes to the training contract. The organisation is set to announce the trial run, which affects the period of work-based learning now called the... more 12 September 2008 15:31

Cleary confirms exclusive College of Law deal

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s City arm has sealed an agreement with the College of Law that will see the College become the firm’s exclusive provider of the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and the Professional Skills Course... more 03 September 2008 15:34

Norton Rose is considering scrapping binding academic restrictions for graduate recruits as the firm aims to increase diversity and boost applications from non-traditional backgrounds. The move comes as a number of leading City law firms move away... more 07 August 2008 12:00

Shearman & Sterling has dismissed an associate in its London office after a vacation scheme student made a formal complaint about his behaviour during a night out. The student, who has subsequently accepted a training contract position with another... more 07 August 2008 04:38

Kaplan secures tie-up with training provider

Education provider Kaplan Professional has extended its legal offering after acquiring Altior, a specialist in post-qualification legal training, it was announced yesterday (24 July) The acquisition follows the launch in London last year of... more 25 July 2008 13:18

France's Gide to offer UK graduate roles

French independent firm Gide Loyrette Nouel has launched its first graduate recruitment programme in the UK. The firm, which has operated in London since 2003, expects to take on at least two graduates in its City outpost each year, starting in... more 22 July 2008 15:31

City Law School appoints new LPC director

City Law School has hired a former director of rival education provider BPP Law School to head up its Legal Practice Course (LPC). Gillian Woodworth becomes director of the school’s LPC programme with a brief to oversee the development of the course as... more 17 June 2008 10:25

BPP gets thumbs up from SRA assessment

BPP Law School’s Leeds Legal Practice Course has received the highest rating from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in its latest assessment. The law school was given the top grade of ‘commendable practice’ across all six SRA assessment... more 05 June 2008 03:30

Weil Gotshal & Manges has signed a deal with the College of Law that will see the US firm’s City trainees on the Legal Practice Course (LPC) receive bespoke training from the education provider. Under the terms of the deal, which takes effect from... more 12 May 2008 13:36

Bird & Bird has defied predictions that City firms are set to avoid major pay hikes this year after unveiling substantial pay rises for its junior lawyers and trainees. Newly-qualified solicitors (NQs) at the top 30 UK firm will see their salaries rise... more 01 May 2008 15:45

Is the Government’s decision to allow private law schools to award degrees a controversial move, or a natural step in the institutions’ educational evolution? Choongo Moonga reports more 01 May 2008 02:30

The College of Law has announced plans to open up a new centre in Manchester. The newest arm of the education provider will open its doors to students in September 2009 and will run both the Legal Practice Course and Graduate Diploma in Law. more 21 April 2008 10:57