Tag: Solicitors
BCLP becomes latest City firm to boost support for new lawyer parents
Follows similar move by Clydes
The transformation of corporate law through the 90s and into the new millennium
Podcast: Ex-Magic Circle partner Alan Paul delves into his time as a top City dealmaker in the period that witnessed the rise of New Labour, the dot-com bubble and the Y2K bug 🎙️
Could robots replace junior lawyers?
Solicitor Baljinder Singh Atwal takes a look at five legal tasks that could be done by technology
Bristows to open Dublin office
Ensures access to new patent court opening next month
How to turn your summer vac scheme into a training contract
As many aspiring lawyers embark on the final step before obtaining a TC this summer, Legal Cheek's future trainees offer their tips to put yourself in the best position
Skadden requires lawyers to attend office four days a week
US firm modifies work policy, which applies globally, including London
The latest law firm must-have — sustainable office space
Living walls, solar panels, bug hotels and more
UK law school launches SQE prep in India
The College of Legal Practice targets lawyers seeking dual qualification
‘Will training at a mid-tier outfit stop me from realising my US law firm dream?’
Final year student needs advice
Training contract holder awarded four weeks’ pay after firm changed employment terms
Told to work in another office location than was agreed
The lowdown on Liverpool’s thriving legal scene
Nicola Walker, The University of Law's Liverpool and Chester campus manager, makes the case for pursuing a legal career in the North West
Hogan Lovells ups NQ pay to ÂŁ120k in London and ÂŁ75k in Birmingham
Boosts of 12% and 7%
A&O and Shearman merger will put ‘pressure’ on Magic Circle, says former Slaughters chief
Rivals may wonder how to 'ratchet up their US strategy in response'
‘I used to be a law firm partner — now I’m helping students pass the SQE’
Jane Waddell, The College of Legal Practice's Head of Curriculum Design and Development, shares her perspective on the SQE
Pinsents’ former comms chief dies at 40
Fred Banning was diagnosed with cancer in 2020
Clydes ramps up support for new mums and dads with 26 weeks full-paid maternity leave
Major step up from City law standard
A&O and Shearman reveal new combined logo as part of mega merger plans
Magic Circle and US firms announced plans to combine on Sunday
How to build your legal career with a bespoke LLM
Birmingham Law School’s Dr Henok Asmelash and Elizabeth Przychodzki discuss how the uni’s new masters programme enables aspiring lawyers to tailor their learning to meet their passions and interests
A&O and Shearman set to create new global mega firm
Magic Circle player 🤝 US giant
What went down at LegalEdCon 2023
Legal Cheek's annual conference gathered together key figures from across the profession to discuss lawfluencers, AI, SQE and more
‘How long should I spend on a training contract application?’
I've heard 12 hours