Author: The Careers Team

Emilie Stewart, finance partner at Sidley, talks about her rise through the ranks, supporting the progress of more junior lawyers, and advice for aspiring lawyers

Giulia Zanardini shares her experience studying at The University of Law and what inspired her to pursue a career in law

Campus Director of The University of Law, Aruna Verma, shares her top tips and strategies for nailing firm research

Mayer Brown counsel Chris Roberts tells Legal Cheek Careers about his work at the sharp end of investigations and fighting fraud

Bird & Bird senior associate Nora Santalu discusses what it’s like advising on the cutting edge of AI and biometric technologies and the regulatory grey areas in a booming industry

Robert Dudley, BARBRI’s head of employability & engagement, unpacks what success looks like in the SQE era

Macfarlanes associate Helin Gurel discusses the firm’s culture of collaboration, what has been keeping her and her team busy recently and her advice for future lawyers

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Vanessa Cooper, partner in TLT’s tech, IP and data team, to explore her journey to partnership and how technology is reshaping legal practice

Sarah Briscall reflects on a career journey that’s spanned a global drinks company, a period in Dubai, and her current role as a director at DWF

BCLP associate Daniel Haines discusses the buzz of helping clients make their real estate projects a reality

Dentons Dublin managing partner Eavan Saunders discuss her return from London, launching an office in lockdown and nurturing a new generation of lawyers

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Bristows partner Gregory Bacon

Caitlin Preston, a solicitor in Burges Salmon's Edinburgh office, talks real estate, renewables and what it’s like advising on the projects shaping Scotland’s green future

Reed Smith’s managing partner Brigid North on languages, what real estate has to offer and curiosity in the legal profession

BPP student Rebecca Hamer reflects on her route to a training contract, her SQE journey, and offers advice for aspiring solicitors

Hannah Torpey shares her path into law, her journey as a solicitor apprentice, and her secondment experience with TikTok in Dubai

As tech races ahead, Chris Whitehouse (of counsel at RPC) unpacks the challenges it poses for the legal profession

Osborne Clarke senior associate Ed Grey shares insights on his role advising founders and the unique challenges that come with supporting fast-growth companies

BARBRI’s Shashagay McIntosh shares her top tips for balancing work, study, and that all-important downtime

Weil partner Simon Saitowitz talks market shifts, secondaries and the qualities that define future lawyers

Phoebe Makin shares her journey from government legal trainee to Ashurst projects associate and explains why aspiring lawyers should grasp every opportunity that comes their way