Tag: Pinsent Masons

From Tesco to TC: Every little helps when it comes to landing a legal role 

Former ULaw student and now Pinsent Masons trainee Katie Toolan reflects on her journey into law, her training experience so far, and the key lessons she’s learned along the way

4 days ago

Life as a tax lawyer: Where business, politics and law collide

Pinsent Masons legal director Penny Simmons explains why the field is more dynamic and commercial than many students assume, and shares advice for aspiring lawyers

Oct 2 2025 11:02am
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College of Legal Practice secures SQE training deal with Pinsent Masons flexi-lawyer arm

Support paralegals to qualify as solicitors

Aug 8 2025 8:47am

Pro bono in action: How one global law firm is making a lasting impact

Pinsent Masons senior associate Meghan Higgins on the importance of pro bono and the skills it teaches junior lawyers

Oct 29 2024 8:39am
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Pinsents gives staff Friday afternoons off

Month-long trial subject to client demand

Aug 9 2024 11:55am
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How one engineer is helping lawyers build robots

Pinsent Masons technical lead talks all things AI

Dec 12 2023 10:16am

‘Don’t underestimate open-mindedness when it comes to securing a training contract’

ULaw Campus Dean Matthew Tomlinson offers his insights into the Leeds legal market

Nov 2 2023 12:19pm

Pinsents’ former comms chief dies at 40

Fred Banning was diagnosed with cancer in 2020

May 23 2023 9:47am
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Students learn about life as a lawyer at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme

Spotlight on areas such as corporate, litigation, employment, tech and IP

Apr 6 2023 12:06pm

Female City law firm leaders share words of wisdom on International Women’s Day

Legal Cheek asks those at the top of their game for advice to aspiring lawyers

Mar 8 2023 9:25am
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: City law firms rally in support of victims

Simmons, Clydes, Osborne Clarke and Kennedys among outfits providing financial assistance

Feb 21 2023 8:35am
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‘I was diagnosed with autism during my training contract’

Trainee solicitor Concetta Scrimshaw on the freedom of living her truth and why dialogue is vital in breaking down stigma

Dec 6 2022 8:42am
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Why IP is set to become a hot practice area

Pinsent Masons partner Mark Marfé sits down with Legal Cheek Careers to discuss some of the top trends and challenges impacting his day-to-day work

Nov 29 2022 2:40pm