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Book review: From Student to Solicitor by Charlotte Harrison

Dr Gregory Ioannidis reviews a guide for aspiring solicitors, which offers advice on training contract applications and valuable networking tips

Law Society opens applications for diversity scheme

'Exceptional students' will be rewarded for demonstrating high standards, says president

Could the SQE result in ''pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap' education?

Jackie Panter discusses the latest SRA consultation on legal training, which, if implemented, could affect every step a wannabe solicitor takes to qualification 

Legal apprenticeships: What you need to know

Kayleigh Leonie asks whether the offer of a cheaper route into the profession is too good to be true

The new CPD scheme 'for conveyancers

Solicitors now have more freedom to assess their training needs and the flexibility to undertake training that is tailored to the work they do, explains Russell Hewitson

Training for today in legal aid

Does a new centralised assessment really address the issues facing the profession, ask Siobhan Taylor-Ward and Gimhani Eriyagolla

Pupillage Gateway to begin three months earlier

'Common-sense decision' will benefit undecided students on costly BPTC

The SQE: Finding 'the right tool for the job

Pippa Allsop asks whether the exam is removing one barrier and replacing it with an economic hurdle