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SRA unveils new report analysing SQE results
02 February 2026
Four years on from the first set of Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) results being published, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has produced its most comprehensive SQE report yet. The SRA report covers the period between November 2021 and 2025 …
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Future Lawyers at the National Apprenticeship Show 2026
28 January 2026
Legal 500 Future Lawyers is thrilled to be part of the National Apprenticeship Show 2026. We will be attending the London and Southeast show at Sandown Park Racecourse, Surrey. Catch …
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‘Opportunities aren’t out of reach’ – how solicitor apprenticeships are opening up the legal profession
28 January 2026
Solicitor apprenticeships are shaking up the legal profession, with growing numbers of leading firms introducing the alternative route to qualification; challenging long-held traditions around legal training and career progression “I …
The Best Law Firms for Job Satisfaction
07 January 2026
Each year we ask trainee solicitors to rate their job satisfaction. Unsurprisingly, the law firms that do well in this category often do well across the board. Which makes sense, …
Trainee retention rates autumn/winter 2025
08 December 2025
A law firm’s trainee retention rate is an important thing to consider when applying for training contracts. After spending around two years training, a trainee should be rewarded with a …
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‘Opportunities aren’t out of reach’ – how solicitor apprenticeships are opening up the legal profession
28 January 2026
Solicitor apprenticeships are shaking up the legal profession, with growing numbers of leading firms introducing the alternative route to qualification; challenging long-held traditions around legal training and career progression “I …
Don’t miss vacation scheme deadlines!
03 December 2025
If you do anything this month, make it vacation scheme applications. Most law firms set their spring and summer vacation scheme deadlines for the end of December or the end …
Demystifying the Bar: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Barrister
13 May 2025
The Bar is often harshly viewed as an elitist and enigmatic profession. Entrenched in steeped tradition and accessible only to those with a particular background or connections. While the journey …
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How to be a Successful Law Student
16 December 2024
Success as a student demands not only strong academic skills, but also effective study habits, disciplined time management, and genuine engagement with your chosen field of study. In the latest …
How much do NQ solicitors earn?
14 November 2024
Junior solicitor salaries have been making headlines recently. But how much do law firms really pay? In this blog we take a closer look at the factors affecting how much …