Tag: Slaughter and May

How one Magic Circle firm is approaching diversity and inclusion
Slaughter and May partner Jane Edwarde discusses the firm’s focus on creating a supportive and welcoming culture

Slaughters rounds off Magic Circle autumn retention season with 93%
37 of its 40 trainees take NQ roles

Slaughter and May wants more working-class lawyers
Elite Magic Circle outfit sets series of new social mobility targets

A day-by-day account of a virtual summer vacation scheme
Lawyers and industry experts share insights on a range of commercial law topics

Law firm leaders on what more can be done to protect junior lawyer wellbeing
Top brass shine a light on workplace wellness and offer their tips this Mental Health Awareness Week

Slaughters swerves Magic Circle pay war — for now
NQ rates remain at £115k despite rivals raising

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

Turkey-Syria earthquake: City law firms rally in support of victims
Simmons, Clydes, Osborne Clarke and Kennedys among outfits providing financial assistance

Slaughters keeps all 47 spring NQ lawyers
Perfect 100% score

Multi-million pound funding boost for former Magic Circle lawyer’s deal visualising tool
Tim Follett hopes software will make lawyers look back in 'disbelief' at using PowerPoint

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?

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

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

US firm salaries ‘almost 50% above’ Magic Circle rivals thanks to favourable exchange rates
New research comes as NQ rates hit record £179k

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

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 🐶