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Diversity and wellbeing — a Magic Circle firm’s perspective
From employee networks to bring your dog to work days, Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan explains how this top law firm is focused on building a more inclusive work environment for all staff
Crimes committed in pursuit of principles may not harm your career, according to new SRA guidance
Regulator to show “broad discretion”
What is commercial awareness and how do you show law firms you’ve got it?
ULaw London Moorgate campus dean Caroline Carter demystifies the popular buzz phrase as she offers words of encouragement for the next generation of lawyers
Why law students should ‘explore their passions’ and ‘keep an open mind’
ULaw careers manager Katherine Meehan offers up her top interview dos and don’ts while trumpeting the benefits of legal life in the North West
Top lawyers give the lowdown on what ESG really means
A panel of experts discuss the role of law firms in driving environmental, social and governance goals
Qualifying Work Experience: Looking beyond the traditional training contract
Robert Dudley, vice president of strategy and marketing at BARBRI, looks at how the SQE is providing new opportunities for aspiring lawyers
The SQE: Navigating the new pathway to qualification as a solicitor
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with BPP Law School’s Head of Outreach and Student Recruitment, Jonny Hurst, to discuss exams, course funding and QWE, ahead of his appearance at Thursday's virtual event
The role energy lawyers play in the push towards a greener planet
Paul Dight, Addleshaw Goddard energy and utilities partner, discusses his work at the firm and why it’s great to be at the forefront of change
Why litigation is a game of chess
DWF senior associate Paul Maddock explains how his passion for board games helps in his day-to-day legal life
‘The hurdles I overcame on my path to partnership’
Squire Patton Boggs partner Michelle Adams didn’t get the A-Level grades she’d hoped for and started training at the peak of the 2008 financial crisis; here she talks to Legal Cheek Careers about navigating choppy waters to get to where she is today
My life as a digital rights and assets lawyer
Richard McMorris, who heads Bird & Bird’s newly formed Digital Rights & Assets practice group, highlights the qualities he thinks are required to succeed
White & Case lawyers cast predictions for the post-pandemic world
Associates from across the firm’s offices in Dubai, Frankfurt, London and New York share unique perspectives on the pandemic’s impact on their practice areas
The role law schools play in advancing diversity and inclusion
Ahead of his virtual appearance at LegalEdCon 2021 next week, Legal Cheek Careers speaks to Patrick Johnson, ULaw’s inaugural director of equality, diversity and inclusion
The pitfalls every law career changer must avoid
ULaw careers expert Anne Petrie explains what you need to know before making the leap, ahead of her virtual appearance at tomorrow's career changers event
The pandemic’s long-lasting impact on the way lawyers work
Shoosmiths associate Dan Goddard discusses agile working, tech and joining the firm just before the first lockdown
How to secure a training contract at a top law firm
Burges Salmon solicitor turned ULaw Bristol and Exeter dean Zoe King offers tips to applicants
Why I moved from the magic circle to make partner at a major UK law firm in Bristol
Legal Cheek Careers caught up with Burges Salmon banking partner Rachael Ruane ahead of her appearance at Wednesday’s ‘Secrets to Success’ event in Bristol
How techy do you have to be to work in tech law?
DWF technology, media and telecoms partner Ben McLeod shares his thoughts
A former commercial litigator’s advice to training contract applicants
‘Your first job may not be your dream job but it could be a step you need to take to achieve your ambitions', says ULaw Reading campus manager Margaret Matthews
My life as a tech lawyer
Womble Bond Dickinson partner Alastair Mitton offers insights into the fast-moving sector
From vac schemer to global law firm partner advising on big-ticket M&A deals
Claire O’Donnell, graduate recruitment partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, shares her top tips to writing vac scheme applications ahead of the firm’s 31 January deadline