There has been a predictably mixed reaction to the launch of new outsourced training provider Acculaw, a venture which could have a dramatic impact on training among City firms. One obvious response is to ponder why no one has thought of this before - or if they have, why the concept has only now gained traction. Olswang, which has signed up to pilot the scheme, neatly summarises the benefits - it allows firms to recruit trainees without the time delays inherent in the current process and offers a much greater degree of resource flexibility. read more