Tag: Solicitors

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

12 hours ago

Happy new ‘legal year’! 

Start of legal year marked with full-on ceremony attended by new Lord Chancellor, head of judiciary, and other bigwigs (quite literally)

1 day ago
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Why I chose to train at a global law firm — and why you should consider it too

Hannah Torpey shares her path into law, her journey as a solicitor apprentice, and her secondment experience with TikTok in Dubai

3 days ago

Life as a lawyer taking on AI-fuelled fraud

As tech races ahead, Chris Whitehouse (of counsel at RPC) unpacks the challenges it poses for the legal profession

4 days ago

Money talks: What newly qualified solicitors earn at the UK’s top law firms

Who’s leading the way in junior lawyer pay? 💷 💷

4 days ago
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Hogan Lovells keeps 16 of 24 autumn qualifying trainees

One NQ on fixed term contract

Sep 25 2025 2:27pm
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SRA defends use of MCQs in SQE exams

Regulator says approach is fair, efficient and not just recall

Sep 24 2025 11:34am
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Life as a litigator: Cartels, class actions and the fight to keep markets fair

Willkie partner Boris Bronfentrinker on his path into law, life as a litigator, and why he urges young lawyers to be sponges

Sep 24 2025 8:52am
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London law firm wins appeal over NQ lawyer’s commission claim

Sought £8k under bonus scheme

Sep 24 2025 8:44am
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The fast-growth start-up scene through the eyes of an employment lawyer

Osborne Clarke senior associate Ed Grey shares insights on his role advising founders and the unique challenges that come with supporting fast-growth companies

Sep 23 2025 3:48pm

Big UK law firms out in front in AI tech race

New research shows major outfits splashing out on AI tools, training and even start-up investments

Sep 23 2025 8:36am

Clifford Chance unveils new logo

New look underscores commitment to 'creating advantage for clients', says MC firm

Sep 22 2025 3:37pm
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Artificial intelligence

6 things we learned about life as a tech lawyer

A panel of lawyers from Hogan Lovells discuss AI, Blockchain and the future of corporate law

Sep 22 2025 1:24pm

DLA Piper trainee goes public with decision to quit TC after one month

Inês Pinheiro reveals how the pressure of securing a training contract and tackling the SQE led to burnout

Sep 19 2025 10:40am
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Simmons & Simmons unveils AI law internship

'Outstanding’ students may secure permanent role

Sep 18 2025 11:53am
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Mishcon de Reya sets new diversity targets for trainee recruitment

Firm says goals come as others scale back D&I efforts

Sep 17 2025 8:51am
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