Author: Anuja Venkataramani
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A newly qualified lawyer on six-seat training contracts and why communication is key
Burges Salmon’s Liam Edwards discusses his varied work in the firm’s projects department
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From Battersea Power Station to the Chinese Embassy – the varied life of a global real estate lawyer
Taylor Wessing partner Leona Ahmed discusses her life at the firm
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A finance lawyer’s journey from trainee to partner
Weil’s Patrick Brendon discusses his busy day-to-day and using secondments to broaden one’s horizons
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My journey from medicine and neuroscience to City law – via the BBC
Ashurst partner Sunny Kumar discusses his varied career
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You don’t need a tech background to thrive as a tech lawyer
Hogan Lovells’ associate James Sharp on why he’s happy being known as ‘blockchain guy’
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How one Magic Circle firm is approaching diversity and inclusion
Slaughter and May partner Jane Edwarde discusses the firm’s focus on creating a supportive and welcoming culture
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5 tips to secure a City TC
Future trainee Anuja Venkataramani offers advice to lawyer hopefuls
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A Magic Circle associate gives their take on AI and what it means for would-be lawyers
Clifford Chance’s Arnav Joshi discusses his day-to-day in the firm’s Tech//Digital team
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Life in capital markets – a junior lawyer’s perspective
Howard Kennedy’s Alexander Wood discusses his busy work-life and making the step from paralegal to associate
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A&O reveals 93% trainee retention rate
Magic Circle firm keeps 37 of its 40 autumn qualifiers