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Colombos Public International Law Essay Competition One prize of £1,000 may be awarded every year for an essay from a member of the Middle Temple on a prescribed topic of no more than 3,000 words. The word count does not include footnotes, but footnotes should be used for pure reference purposes and not include analysis. Submissions will be accepted from student members of the Inn or members who are newly Called and looking for pupillage or currently undertaking pupillage. Candidates must intend to practise at the Bar of England and Wales. Entries must be typed and clearly marked with the entrant’s name and student number. They must be accompanied by an electronically signed and dated copy of the cover sheet, including declaration. Entries must be sent to the Scholarships Officer at scholarshipapplications@middletemple.org.uk. Please also read the Guidance on Plagiarism and Note on Penalties provided below carefully. The 2026 competition is NOW OPEN. “Military bases on disputed islan...

Lechmere Essay Competition One prize of £500 may be awarded every year for an essay from a member of the Middle Temple on a prescribed topic of no more than 3,000 words. The word count does not include footnotes, but footnotes should be used for pure reference purposes and not include analysis. Submissions will be accepted from student members of the Inn or members who are newly Called and looking for pupillage, or currently undertaking pupillage. Candidates must intend to practise at the Bar of England and Wales. Entries must be typed and clearly marked with the entrant’s name and student number. They must be accompanied by an electronically signed and dated copy of the cover sheet, including declaration. Entries must be sent to the Scholarships Officer at scholarshipapplications@middletemple.org.uk . Please also read the Guidance on Plagiarism and Note on Penalties provided below carefully. The 2026 competition is NOW OPEN. “Should the UK legislator intervene to regulate AI sycophan...

World Bank Legal Vice Presidency (LEG VPU) commenced accepting applications for the 2027 Spring Cycle of the Legal Internship Program (LIP) on July 17, 2026.  The application deadline is August 12, 2026.  This incoming cohort is expected to start the internship in January 2027 and to conclude it in March 2027.  LEG VPU provides a variety of legal services in different departmental units, including operational project finance in different regions, environmental law, corporate finance, administrative law, and more.  Similarly to earlier cohorts, members of the 2027 Spring Cycle of LIP will be designated to a unit in the Legal Vice Presidency to perform legal tasks with our lawyers.   Kindly note, we only accept applications from students who are enrolled in an LLB, JD, LLM, SJD, PhD, or equivalent legal academic program on March 31, 2027 (“currently enrolled law students” ).   For further details on the selection criteria, requirements, terms of referenc...

  The Richard Drabble KC Essay Prize competition for Human Rights Law is now open Landmark Chambers is delighted to announce that the Richard Drabble KC Essay Prize for Human Rights Law is now open and closes at midnight on  Sunday 18 October 2026 . It's free to enter. Landmark’s recently retired Richard Drabble KC was called to the Bar in 1975 and, over a career spanning nearly five decades and countless appearances in the highest courts, became a giant of the public law Bar. Richard’s practice spanned all aspects of public law, with a particular emphasis on social security, immigration, environmental, planning, local government and human rights law. He has appeared at all levels of the domestic court system, including the Supreme Court and the House of Lords, as well as the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Richard is a Bencher of Inner Temple, a former Chair of the Administrative Law Bar Association (ALBA) and a cur...

  Reshaping Legal Services Conference 2026 - Poster Competition and Bursary  We're excited to invite you to register for the next Reshaping Legal Services conference, held at 10 Union St in central London. As we did last year, this event will also be live-streamed, enabling those who can't join us in-person to take part fully within the day's proceedings. Organised by the Legal Services Board and Legal Services Consumer Panel, the conference will once again bring together a wide range of people who have a role to play in ensuring legal services work better for those who need them. That includes lawyers, legal services professionals, regulators, academics, students, the judiciary, charities, and advice agencies. What to expect The conference will feature a variety of expert speakers, panel debates, and Q&A sessions centred around: • Rebuilding public trust after high-profile regulatory failures • Strengthening consumer protection in a more complex market • Responding ...

 Walker Morris - Trainee Solicitor Application The process begins with an  online application form , where candidates outline their motivations, academic ability, and relevant experience. Walker Morris encourages applicants to be authentic and reflective, highlighting what drives their interest in commercial law rather than offering generic responses. The firm values individuality and does not expect a standardised “type” of trainee. Shortlisted applicants then complete an  SHL cognitive assessment , designed to evaluate problem‑solving and analytical thinking—skills central to success in legal practice. Those who progress attend an  assessment centre  at the Leeds office, participating in collaborative exercises that assess communication, teamwork, and commercial awareness. This is followed by a  partner or senior associate interview , where candidates discuss their motivations and suitability for training at the firm. Outcomes are typically communicated w...

Trainee Solicitor Recruitment Sills & Betteridge We Are Now Receiving Training Contract Applications For 2028! Our training contracts immerse trainees in the working world of law from day one and they are given responsibility early on with their own caseload, where appropriate and an opportunity to carry out their own advocacy. We endeavour to build upon the skills and knowledge acquired during academic studies to develop our trainees into effective practising lawyers. We take on trainee solicitors each year for a two-year training contract which commences in September. Sometimes there are opportunities for upcoming trainees to join us as Paralegals prior to their training contract. Our training contracts will provide trainees with hands-on experience in a variety of different areas of the law. The departments that trainees are likely to gain experience in include Litigation, Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Property, Family Law, Mediation, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Person...