Slaughter and May Archives - Legal Cheek

Revealed: The best law firms for training and quality of work 2023

From top career development to big ticket deals — which outfits do it best?
Nov 18 2022 8:42am
Ditch cameras on night-time video calls and no need to check emails more than twice a day at weekends, Slaughters tells lawyers in wellbeing push

Conditions attached
Oct 28 2022 10:56am
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Careers

Diversity and wellbeing — a Magic Circle firm’s perspective

From employee networks to bring your dog to work days, Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan explains how this top law firm is focused on building a more inclusive work environment for all staff
Sep 16 2022 10:07am
What top City partners would tell themselves if they were starting their TCs now

Legal Cheek asks leading lawyers to share their pearls of careers wisdom as firms across the country welcome new trainees
Sep 6 2022 8:40am
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Slaughters rounds off Magic Circle retention season with 98% autumn score

42 out of 43
Aug 2 2022 11:05am
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US firm salaries ‘almost 50% above’ Magic Circle rivals thanks to favourable exchange rates

New research comes as NQ rates hit record £179k
Aug 1 2022 9:24am
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Has the Magic Circle lost its magic?

After a quarter of a century of pulling rabbits out of the hat, the elite quintet is facing arguably its toughest test yet
Jul 15 2022 9:12am
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A round-up of the best pet pooches from Slaughter and May’s ‘Bring your Dog to Work Day’

🐶 🐕 🐾
Jun 30 2022 11:12am
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Pawsitive vibes: Slaughter and May trials ‘Bring your Dog to Work Day’

Uber-traditional law firm says pet pooches can help boost mental health and morale 🐶
Jun 20 2022 10:06am
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Applications now open for The Legal Cheek Summer 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme

Featuring The Bank of England, and leading magic circle, US and international law firms
May 26 2022 11:17am
Top City firms help establish Black British civil rights group

The Black Equity Organisation aims to ‘address issues of structural racism’ through six key mandates
May 25 2022 11:38am
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Careers

What went down at LegalEdCon 2022

Over 200 delegates descended on London’s Kings Place to discuss SQE, social mobility and more…
May 19 2022 9:50am

SQE Hub

City Consortium reveals future trainees will complete ‘mini-training seats’ with virtual law firm as part of SQE prep

New details emerge during LegalEdCon 2022
May 17 2022 9:30am
Slaughters targets 90% emissions reduction by 2040

Joins growing number of City firms implementing green goals 🌍
May 16 2022 8:56am
Latest speakers announced as profession gears up for LegalEdCon 2022

Leading figures to descend on Kings Cross as Legal Cheek’s future of legal education and training conference returns this Thursday
May 10 2022 11:53am
SQE Hub

What top City firms will pay in maintenance to future SQE trainees

Financial grants range from £12,500 to £17,000
Apr 25 2022 12:32pm
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Slaughters increases NQ lawyer rates to £115k

Boosts of up to 20% across all PQE levels too
Apr 12 2022 12:38pm
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Freshfields and Slaughters follow Clifford Chance in upping LPC maintenance grants by a quarter

Future trainees to receive £12,500 in financial support
Apr 8 2022 11:03am
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Linklaters and NRF to shutter Moscow offices in response to Ukraine war

City firms continue to take action
Mar 7 2022 1:23pm
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Careers

How to make it as a legal tech lawyer

Experts from magic circle firms share their career journeys and advice to students interested in pursuing similar paths
Mar 2 2022 12:23pm
14 law firms named on LGBTQ+ employer list

Stonewall rankings recognise businesses efforts to create inclusive workplaces
Feb 23 2022 11:39am