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Simmons hands out £1,500 cost-of-living bonus to staff

Extra cash 'in recognition of the challenging economic climate'

Nov 21 2022 12:01pm
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Bird & Bird gives trainees and staff £1,000 cost of living bonus

One-off payment to those earning £50k and below

Jul 5 2022 12:25pm
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White & Case boosts maintenance grant by over 60% in response to ‘increased cost of living’

Future trainees to receive £17k a year during LPC and GDL

Jun 17 2022 2:34pm
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Irwin Mitchell hands lawyers £900 to help with rising cost of living

One-off profit share payment to be paid out this month

Apr 19 2022 11:00am
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Hogan Lovells launches pro bono clinic to support public with rising living costs

City lawyers offer guidance on benefits and support funds as energy prices soar

Apr 8 2022 12:06pm
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HSF becomes first City law firm to sign up to ‘living pension’

New initiative aims to bolster post-retirement finances

Mar 22 2023 1:20pm
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‘I’m a future magic circle trainee, yet I’ll be living in an Airbnb during my LPC because I can’t afford London rent’

One Legal Cheek commenter shares their take on law firm maintenance grants

Jan 19 2018 10:17am

The real cost of stealing traffic cones

Drunken night out prize could leave you without a training contract

Nov 7 2017 10:21am

11 reasons why you should avoid dating a lawyer at all costs

Your mum would be so proud, but it sounds better than it is

Apr 22 2016 9:03am

A law firm that used to make trainees pay for law school is now covering the cost of GDL and LPC fees

Partners at Fladgate flip broke students some cash -- will other firms outside the City follow?

Feb 3 2016 9:38am

Junior lawyer battles food waste living on a pound a day for charity

Corporate law specialist at Trethowans in one-woman challenge against modern world laziness

Jan 30 2015 11:02am

All the ‘common sense’ BCAT does is increase the cost of qualifying as a barrister

Having just sat the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) — which must be taken by...

Jul 16 2013 1:14pm

Top firms, exciting clients and an affordable lifestyle: what Birmingham has to offer aspiring lawyers

Kathy Garside, programme and student lead of the SQE programme at ULaw Birmingham, discusses her career journey, advice for aspiring solicitors and the best things about the city's legal market

Jun 17 2025 9:07am

What makes Gen Z lawyers different? Insights from a legal educator

Charlotte Wanendeya, Head of Law at BPP (London) discusses dealing with generational conflict in the workplace and how employers can best support Gen Z lawyers

Apr 29 2025 10:26am

Big billables, bigger salaries: Are junior lawyers paying the price for their principles?

Legendary ex-Magic Circle dealmaker Alan Paul advises new solicitors to resist the 'powerful drug' of six-figure salaries and remain true to their values

Dec 3 2024 7:33am
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