Journalists urged to use new edition of McNae’s to challenge court decisions on reporting restrictions
Journalists, lawyers and educators came together to celebrate the launch of the 27th edition of McNae's Essential Law for Journalists.
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Apprentice wins TS Murray award for top NQJ marks
The TS Murray award carries a £500 prize and is presented annually to the top-performing NQJ candidate employed by a news publisher in Scotland.
Mike Dodd announces his retirement from co-authoring McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists
As the 25th edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists is published today, co-author Mike Dodd has announced it will be his last.
McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists 25th edition celebrated ahead of publication
The authors and publishers of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists have celebrated the upcoming 25th edition in a video released by the NCTJ today.
Piers Morgan welcomes launch of NCTJ virtual summer school
The NCTJ has today launched an online summer school, designed to provide an introduction to journalism for beginners.
Previous Thomas Read bursary recipients join NCTJ fundraising efforts
Previous bursary recipients are amongst those joining the NCTJ this year to raise money for the Thomas Read bursary.
New apprenticeship for a senior journalist approved
An apprenticeship standard and assessment plan for senior journalists has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).
NCTJ announces upcoming launch of new Journalism Skills Academy
The National Council for the Training of Journalists today announces plans to launch a Journalism Skills Academy (JSA), as part of a new initiative to scale up its training offer for in-work journalists.
Students, apprentices and trainees keep up momentum with their journalism training thanks to remote exams
Giving students the option to sit NCTJ exams at home has allowed them to “strike while the iron is hot”, says one course leader.
NCTJ partners with Ability Today to launch journalism course for disabled students
The NCTJ has partnered with Ability Today to launch an introductory journalism course for aspiring journalists with disabilities.
A message from our patron, Alex Crawford
Alex Crawford, patron of the NCTJ and special correspondent for Sky News, has stressed the importance of journalists holding power to account in a video clip published by the NCTJ.
