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College of Legal Practice strikes SQE training deal with Solent Law School
Tie-up will see super-exam prep offered as optional LLB module
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From The Gherkin to Gotham: Kirkland & Ellis to leave iconic London home after 15 years
US titan strikes deal on new ‘Gotham City’ skyscraper
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Careers
Dublin’s legal scene through the eyes of two junior lawyers
McCann FitzGerald associates Olivia Wright and Darragh Caldwell offer their top application tips while reflecting on their own career journeys so far, ahead of the firm’s appearance at next week’s Legal Cheek Irish Virtual Law Fair 2021
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5 reasons school leavers should consider a solicitor apprenticeship
Current apprentice Jessica Lee debunks some common misconceptions
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Virtual student event TODAY: The world after the pandemic — with Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Tuesday 12 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
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Paul Hastings launches year-long legal innovation internship
Tie-up with Queen Mary University
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County Court advocate is a ‘worker’, says employment tribunal
Ruling could give rights to hundreds of law grads working as unqualified advocates
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Top City firms join forces to launch legal ops grad scheme
Intensive four-week course designed in partnership with ULaw
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Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
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Careers
My work as a lawyer in the renewable energy sector
Burges Salmon senior associate Peter Ramsden shares an overview of his career journey and the challenges he faced along the way
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‘Is it acceptable to take all my annual leave as a trainee?’
One Legal Cheek reader seeks guidance on holiday etiquette
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What to expect when you meet a wannabe lawyer — some Medieval advice
Freshers be wary
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Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
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Former Eversheds trainee accused of raping law student at house party
Ex-rookie solicitor, who was suspended following his arrest, also on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a second woman at same gathering
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Osborne Clarke to mentor disadvantaged school kids in social mobility push
Lawyers will provide CV and interview support as well as offer career insights as part of new partnership with three secondary schools
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Virtual student event TODAY: The green energy revolution — with CMS
Thursday 7 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
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‘Cruella de Vil QC’ hits back at Boris Johnson after PM takes pop in conference speech
Prime Minister’s ‘frivolous speech’ ignored ‘serious issues’ in justice system, says blogging barrister Matthew Scott
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Careers
From the 2008 financial crisis to Covid: My career as a capital markets lawyer
Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner Jennifer Tait traces her career from the financial crisis to the ‘new normal’
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Law Society calls on government to fund SQE loans as over 1,000 students enrol for first exam
New route likely to cost more than £20k, professional body warns
