Tag: Solicitors

Reed Smith joins NQ salary war with 19% boost to £107.5k

Juniors billing 2,000+ hours will earn £132.5k

Nov 15 2021 10:48am

Life as a lawyer in the fast-moving automotive sector

Shoosmiths associate Sam Henegan talks electric vehicles and driverless cars, ahead of his virtual appearance at next week’s event

Nov 12 2021 12:49pm

Walker Morris increases trainee numbers by a quarter

Follows big TC jump at CMS earlier this summer

Nov 12 2021 10:10am

What they don’t teach you at law school

From time recording to 'playing the game' -- solicitor Baljinder Singh Atwal shares lessons and tips from his time in practice so far

Nov 12 2021 9:09am
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City firms to offer part-time training contracts for disabled aspiring lawyers

Eversheds Sutherland and Osborne Clarke are hiring for 2024 entry

Nov 11 2021 12:12pm

What do corporate lawyers do?

We find out from lawyers and legal experts at Goodwin, SPB, DWF and BARBRI what a career in commercial law entails

Nov 11 2021 11:18am

Why Google’s landmark victory is music to TikTok’s ears

Future magic circle trainee Will Holmes looks at yesterday's data protection ruling

Nov 11 2021 8:01am

Why science grads make great lawyers

TLT partner Siân Ashton discusses her science background, life in the firm’s FutureLaw team and why TC hunters need to be open-minded and flexible

Nov 10 2021 10:42am

Akin Gump boosts trainee pay 14% to £62.5k

Year one rookies now on £57.5k

Nov 10 2021 9:36am

Lottery scammers pretend to work for Simmons & Simmons

Regulator issues alert 🚨

Nov 9 2021 11:20am

How to stand out in training contract applications

‘You don’t need the same qualities as the next aspiring solicitor’, says Hill Dickinson partner and training principal Richard Capper, ahead of his appearance at this afternoon's virtual event

Nov 9 2021 9:11am

White & Case boosts NQ salaries to £140k

Trainee pay rises too

Nov 8 2021 1:38pm
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First SQE exams get underway

SRA confirms students won't be tested on Covid laws

Nov 8 2021 10:44am

What makes a good personal injury lawyer?

Empathy, resilience, and the ability to adapt will stand you in good stead, says Irwin Mitchell serious injury specialist Chris Kardahji

Nov 8 2021 10:05am

Norton Rose Fulbright ups NQ base salaries 12% to £95k

'Total cash' can reach £133k with bonus, says firm

Nov 8 2021 9:18am

Ex-magic circle lawyer loses legal battle to force wealthy parents to pay him maintenance for life

Faiz Siddiqui, 41, claimed he was entirely dependent on them due to health issues

Nov 5 2021 1:46pm

Meet the infrastructure lawyers helping ‘Build back better’

A panel of experts from Pinsent Masons discuss their work and how it is helping drive the post-Covid economic recovery

Nov 5 2021 12:04pm
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Flexible training contract specialist signs SQE training deal with College of Legal Practice

Accutrainee to fund rookies through super-exam prep

Nov 5 2021 9:16am

Meet the Leeds Uni law grad shining a light on neurodiversity

Amelia Platton highlights the problems and possible solutions for the legal profession

Nov 4 2021 10:58am

Stephenson Harwood boosts NQ lawyer pay to £90k as it ups billable hour targets

City firm overhauls associate remuneration and bonus scheme

Nov 4 2021 9:44am