24 Jun 2014Are trainees truly wannabe solicitors or just bona fide dogsbodies for firms?Have you been swept up by an opportunity without considering the calibre of what you are really being offered, asks Pippa Allsop
17 Jun 2014Standing out from the thousandsNatasza Slater asks whether 'commercial awareness' is a term conveniently used by firms when recruiting trainees
17 Jun 2014Nottingham Law School revalidates LPC as LLMRemodel of key course is a move towards an internationally recognised qualification, says Jason Ellis
10 Jun 2014Law schools can't keep up with market changesJackie Panter discusses the fall in demand and economic viability of postgraduate courses
2 Jun 2014Trainees' time is precious and must be well spentYoung lawyers should not be afraid to discuss targets for billable ours, says Paula McMullan
27 May 2014Everyone needs solicitors, whether they like us or notPrevalent, and often insulting, misconceptions about lawyers is something else trainees have to get used to, says Pippa Allsop
27 May 2014Technology plays and important role in training today's solicitorPractitioners are busy, mobile and have bespoke needs, so the SRA's decision on CPD shows it has caught up with the digital age, says Mark Solon
20 May 2014Could it be magic on the high street?Students are missing a trick if they think only larger law firms can offer them great career opportunities, says Laura McIlduff