Author: Legal Cheek
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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 🎙️
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
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Ban for paralegal who transferred client money to her sister
Also diverted funds to herself
‘Will training at a mid-tier outfit stop me from realising my US law firm dream?’
Final year student needs advice
Pinsents’ former comms chief dies at 40
Fred Banning was diagnosed with cancer in 2020
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
‘How long should I spend on a training contract application?’
I've heard 12 hours
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Macfarlanes pushes NQ lawyer pay to £115k
7% rise from £107.5k
Monday morning round-up
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Top media barrister is granted silk status… by the media
5RB superstar David Sherborne is now not a KC
Bank Holiday round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the coronation weekend 👑
Shearman boosts trainee pay to £55k and £60k — also ups law school maintenance support
Grants of £17k during PGDL and SQE
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What are the hours like at US law firms in London — are they different to Magic Circle firms?
Aspiring lawyer requires advice
Sam Allardyce hits out after losing assistant to jury duty
New Leeds manager describes decision not to release Sammy Lee as ‘poor judgement’
Bank Holiday round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend