Early-career roles
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority Proposes to Reflect Technology and AI Within Solicitors' Existing Competences Rather Than as a Standalone Competence
In a consultation open from October 8 to December 3, 2026, the regulator of solicitors in England and Wales proposes changes to the statement of the competence it expects of solicitors, among them references to technology and AI in ethics, in research and drafting, and in supervising others.
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Still in High Demand: ICAEW's Release on AI and Mid-Tier Accountancy Firms, May 2026
On May 22, 2026, ICAEW published a release on its research into mid-tier accountancy firms. More than two-thirds of the firms, it says, felt that AI "would reduce demand for some early-career accountants."
