AI-Powered Law Firms Draw Lawyers from Big Firms
How AI-native law firms are challenging traditional legal practices, creating opportunities for newly qualified lawyers and changing the future of legal entrepreneurship.
Why Must Law Graduates Pass the SQE and Complete QWE Before Becoming Solicitors?
Why must law graduates pass the SQE and complete two years of QWE before becoming solicitors? We examine the SRA qualification system, reserved legal activities and what law graduates can potentially do independently before qualification.
Why Law Students Should Build Their Professional Online Presence Before Graduation
Law students should plan for their careers before graduation by securing a domain name, building an indexed legal portfolio, publishing legal research and preparing for SQE and QWE opportunities with law firms, charities and organisations.
Crown Immunity, Prison Deaths and Human Rights
What is Crown immunity and why has solicitor Aamer Anwar called for it to be lifted following prison deaths? We examine the deaths of Katie Allan and William Lindsay, section 48 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Crown Censure, Article 2 human rights and accountability for deaths in custody.
The £100m ‘Stealth Tax’ Raid on Law Firms
Andy Burnham’s Government is reportedly pressing ahead with a £100m Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme. Learn what ILCA is, why law firms are being targeted, how client money interest could be taken and why the Law Society is opposing the proposals.
Jury Service: What You Can and Cannot Bring Into Court
Jury service court security explained: what jurors can and cannot bring into court, including prescription medication, pill boxes, syringes, umbrellas, phones, food and prohibited items, with practical solutions for people taking multiple medicines.
Censorship, Blasphemy and Section 127: Where Does Free Speech End Online?
Censorship, blasphemy and Section 127(1)(a) of the Communications Act 2003 explained in layman’s terms. Discover what “grossly offensive” communications mean, whether you can criticise religion or government, the risks of sharing false or offensive social-media posts, and why retired police officer Stephen Gray’s 2026 conviction has reignited debate over free speech and alleged “blasphemy law by the back door” in Britain.
AI Lawyers: Will There Come a Day When We No Longer Need Solicitors, Barristers or Judges?
Could AI lawyers replace solicitors, barristers and judges? Explore the legality, ethics, benefits and risks of AI legal advice and the future of justice.
The Graduate Jobs Crisis and the Struggle to Secure SQE Qualifying Work Experience
The Graduate Jobs Crisis and the Struggle to Secure SQE Qualifying Work Experience
UK graduate vacancies are falling, making SQE Qualifying Work Experience harder to secure. Explore the barriers facing disabled, mature, part-time and remote law students.
Contract Law Explained
A guide to UK contract law covering website design, domains, marketing, employee probation, fixed energy tariffs, pet insurance, veterinary plans and limitation periods.