Tag: Solicitors
How to future-proof your legal career at a time of radical change
Irwin Mitchell employment lawyer Andy Boyde considers what AI and regulatory change mean for aspiring solicitors
Solicitor General: Junior lawyers’ pro bono efforts inspire me
Solicitor General Ellie Reeves says Pro Bono Week is a reminder of what the legal profession does so well
From languages to law — how one linguist landed a training contract at an international firm
Current ULaw SQE student Evie McKnight reflects on her journey from studying languages to securing a training contract at an international firm
Tips from a top law firm partner on what commercial awareness really means
Goodwin private equity lawyer George Weavil explores the dynamic nature of deal-making, the importance of commercial awareness, and how junior lawyers can set themselves up for early success
How to build a career in sports and media law
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Harbottle & Lewis managing associate Sam Purkiss to hear how a passion for sport helped shape his legal career in media and entertainment
Minimum wage hike could put students off becoming lawyers, says Law Society boss
Why bother with uni and the SQE when non-graduate jobs pay the same as a solicitor at a small firm?
Ex–Slaughter and May associate struck off for lying about degree result
Said he got a first
Deals, data centres and disruption: What it’s like working in M&A today
Luke Rowland, counsel at Morrison Foerster, talks AI, navigating deals through uncertainty and the fast-evolving role of the modern lawyer
Culture, clients and closing deals: demystifying the fast-paced world of debt finance
White & Case’s London debt finance group on the buzz of transactional work, complex finance deals and their advice for aspiring lawyers
Kirkland & Ellis lawyers accused of ‘uncooperative’ negotiating style
US giant apparently gave lawyers communication training as a result of feedback
Building a career in finance law at a leading US firm’s London office
Emilie Stewart, finance partner at Sidley, talks about her rise through the ranks, supporting the progress of more junior lawyers, and advice for aspiring lawyers
Gowling and Stephenson Harwood become latest UK firms to expand into Saudi
More UK outfits tap into fast-growing legal market 🇸🇦
From sports science to SQE: One aspiring lawyer’s journey
Giulia Zanardini shares her experience studying at The University of Law and what inspired her to pursue a career in law
Watch now: How to research law firms like a pro
Campus Director of The University of Law, Aruna Verma, shares her top tips and strategies for nailing firm research
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appoints first ‘Chief AI Officer’
Oversee rollout of emerging tech
Departing SRA boss says SQE is ‘going really well’
Paul Philip remains upbeat despite difficulties following rollout
Lack of SQE funding turning aspiring lawyers away from criminal law
'Looming generational crisis,' study finds
Lawfluencer declared bankrupt
Alice Stephenson criticises liquidators after £666k director’s loan leads to bankruptcy
From safe cracking to fraudster tracking: How one City lawyer built a career in global investigations
Mayer Brown counsel Chris Roberts tells Legal Cheek Careers about his work at the sharp end of investigations and fighting fraud
