February 26th, 2026
The start of 2026 brought a new International Education Strategy, a cross government effort to grow British education exports to £40bn by 2030. It leans on expanding transnational education, deepening international partnerships and showcasing UK research capabilities. With the UK re entering Erasmus, the signal is clear: Britain wants to re establish itself as open […]
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November 20th, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a routine feature of legal practice. Predictive analytics, AI-assisted contract review, and automated research tools have already changed how legal work is delivered and how clients experience services. The profession is moving into a new era of human–machine collaboration, but CPD frameworks and competency statements largely reflect the pre-AI world. […]
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October 28th, 2025
What is Reflective CPD? Competence is maintained through proactive continuing professional development (CPD). Professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (PSRBs) mandate CPD requirements through either inputs or outputs-based schemes. Reflective CPD necessitates professionals to evaluate how professional development activities have influenced their work and the outcomes for clients. Why Reflection Matters CPD is most effective when […]
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July 24th, 2025
At the recent LawCAB conference, a breakout session on alternative legal career routes sparked an important conversation. With speakers from CILEX Law School, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, and the Association of Costs Lawyers Training – and a diverse audience of students, law schools and employers – one key question emerged: Are we doing enough […]
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February 20th, 2023
National Apprenticeship Week is coming up and we are proud to share that our Head of Employer and Stakeholder Engagement, Kathryn Jack, will be speaking at a National Apprenticeship Week Parent Information event on February 9th. Kathryn will be returning to her former college in Bedford, where she did her first apprenticeship at age 16. […]
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January 10th, 2023
There are an estimated 235 million students worldwide, of which 6 million are studying abroad[1]. At least half of these students are studying outside their region. Whilst the data does not show us the motivation for students to study abroad, for most it will be to seek greater prosperity through the experiences and opportunities afforded […]
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January 7th, 2023
Launched in March 2023, LawQWE is a new marketplace for entry-level legal talent. It is more than just a place to advertise roles, whether paralegal opportunities, apprenticeships, or QWE training contracts. LawQWE helps employers showcase their organisations and source a diverse pool of candidates with additional tools to support recruitment, onboarding, and the development of aspiring solicitors. […]
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December 20th, 2022
New portal to connect aspiring solicitors with employers able to offer qualifying work experience Research shows over 90% of aspiring solicitors do not know how they will obtain the work experience they need to qualify LawQWE, a careers portal that aims to bring a wider pool of employers together with individuals looking for the qualifying […]
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August 30th, 2022
Here at Hook Tangaza, we believe that strong regulatory and legislative frameworks make for stable and thriving states, buoyant economies, and thereby underpin healthy societies. We specifically align our work with seven of the Sustainable Development Goals, including that of Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. In support of this aim, we have strong relationships with […]
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June 22nd, 2022
Now that you have joined a network, how can you make it work for you? Complete your profile All networks will have a members’ directory and often the opportunity to update your information and post news and information directly. Take advantage of this and raise your profile in the network by regularly posting news about […]
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