Tom Scanlon, Author at Legal Cheek

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‘Commercial awareness is more than reading the FT and using buzzwords’

A panel of lawyers and legal experts from Ropes & Gray, Gowling WLG, Irwin Mitchell and ULaw consider the hot commercial themes of 2022 and how students can prepare for the changing world of work
Nov 18 2021 11:01am
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Meet the infrastructure lawyers helping ‘Build back better’

A panel of experts from Pinsent Masons discuss their work and how it is helping drive the post-Covid economic recovery
Nov 5 2021 12:04pm
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What to consider when making the leap into law from another profession

Lawyers who’ve done it share their insights
Jun 1 2021 12:39pm
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Newcastle’s thriving legal scene offers new opportunities for aspiring lawyers

Solicitors join legal education experts to discuss the opportunities available for TC hunters in the North East
May 17 2021 1:59pm
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City lawyers share careers and commercial awareness advice

Lawyers from the London offices of Baker McKenzie, BCLP and Norton Rose Fulbright join a magic circle lawyer turned legal education specialist to discuss the key themes so far this year
Mar 31 2021 2:44pm
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What to consider when pursuing a legal career in the North

Lawyers based in Manchester and Newcastle joined an expert in legal education from Leeds for an evening of careers advice
Mar 18 2021 2:50pm

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Why aspiring lawyers should seriously consider starting their legal careers in the South West

A panel of lawyers and legal education experts give the lowdown on legal life in Bristol and beyond
Mar 17 2021 2:36pm
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My life in law

Sally Davies on rising through the ranks to make Mayer Brown’s first female London managing partner
Jan 5 2021 2:50pm
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My unconventional journey into law

A former chef, retail assistant and army officer explain how they made their way to Addleshaw Goddard
Dec 17 2020 1:55pm
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Key commercial awareness talking points for future lawyers

Courtesy of experts from Baker McKenzie, BCLP, Ropes & Gray and ULaw
Dec 2 2020 3:22pm
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Life as a lawyer in the North

A panel of lawyers and legal education experts discuss the region’s legal scene
Nov 13 2020 1:01pm
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The opportunities ahead for the Midlands legal market

Lawyers from across the region share their insights
Nov 9 2020 12:26pm

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CMS lawyers talk remote-working, lawtech and the future of legal practice

A panel of experts reflect on a year of unprecedented twists and turns
Oct 16 2020 12:24pm
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Restructuring and private equity: What aspiring lawyers need to know

A panel of experts from Weil offer insights from the frontline and explain how they’re helping clients respond to the global crisis
Sep 24 2020 2:19pm
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The opportunities for future City lawyers in a post-COVID world

Three associates from the London offices of Freshfields, Baker McKenzie and Reed Smith join a ULaw careers expert to share advice
Jul 28 2020 12:55pm
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How to secure a training contract at a global law firm in Hong Kong

Five industry experts share their top tips
Jun 19 2020 12:06pm
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What will the lawyer of the future look like?

Four experts explore the rise of NewLaw and consider the training options on the horizon
Jun 16 2020 1:00pm
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How the pandemic will impact future lawyers

Four speakers from different corners of the legal profession share their insights
May 22 2020 1:51pm

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COVID-19: What it means for aspiring lawyers

Commercial insights and careers advice courtesy of four experts
Apr 2 2020 2:44pm
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How to manage your mental health as a junior lawyer

Lawyers and wellbeing experts offer up their tips and advice
Mar 24 2020 12:51pm
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The importance of displaying your personality in training contract interviews

Application and interview advice courtesy of solicitors from Burges Salmon, Osborne Clarke and RPC
Mar 16 2020 2:37pm