National Legal Trainee Scheme - Barrister - January 2026 (October 2027 start)
Various locations throughout the UK
Are you an aspiring barrister with an interest in criminal law?
Crown Prosecutor
Various locations throughout the UK
Are you a talented lawyer looking to progress your career?
Senior Crown Prosecutor
Various locations throughout the UK
Are you a talented criminal lawyer looking for the next step in your career?
National Legal Trainee Scheme - Solicitor - January 2026 (October 2027 start)
Various locations throughout the UK
Are you an aspiring solicitor with an interest in criminal law?
Judiciary sets out diversity goals
The judiciary has set itself a trio of objectives and a trio of focus areas for the next five years, in its Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030
NLJ Career Profile: Anne-Marie Ottaway, HFW
Anne-Marie Ottaway, partner at HFW, discusses her varied career, including 13 years at the Serious Fraud Office, and making the leap to private practice
Stress at work for corporate counsel
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal
Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession
Licensing fast-track for conveyancing & probate professionals
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Freeths—Ruth Clare
National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester
mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison
Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return
Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon
Partner appointed head of family team
Hill Dickinson—Joz Coetzer & Marc Naidoo
London hires to lead UK launch of international finance team
Switalskis—11 promotions
Firm marks start of year with firmwide promotions round
Clarke Willmott—Declan Goodwin & Elinor Owen
Corporate and commercial teams in Cardiff boosted by dual partner hire
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