Retention rates
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Mixed autumn retention results announced by three City firms
Qualifying trainees at square mile trio Travers Smith, Simmons & Simmons and Fieldfisher experience contrasting fortunes
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A&O and Links reveal disappointing junior lawyer autumn retention figures
Several newly-qualified lawyers wave good-bye to magic circle player, despite one having showered juniors with cash only a few weeks ago
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BLP retains 71% of its trainees while Clifford Chance keeps 96%
Contrasting retention fortunes between mid-tier and aristocrats
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Mayer Brown reveals 55% autumn newly qualified lawyer retention rate
Global giant will keep six of its 11 September qualifying cohort, with a further lawyer remaining on temporary contract
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Freshfields posts 83% newly qualified lawyer retention rate
Anglo-German magic circle giant makes 43 offers — and is snubbed by three new lawyers
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The Judge Rules: Anything less than a 100% qualifying lawyer retention is a law firm fail
Training contracts provide large global practices with a recruitment safety net — but that’s not good for their businesses