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

Young lawyers face burnout as legal sector’s long hours culture bites, report finds
LawCare calls for urgent change

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)

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

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

Money talks: What newly qualified solicitors earn at the UK’s top law firms
Who’s leading the way in junior lawyer pay? 💷 💷

SQE provider pass rates must be released ‘as soon as possible’, says interim super-regulator boss
SRA faces criticism over delayed data

Hogan Lovells keeps 16 of 24 autumn qualifying trainees
One NQ on fixed term contract

SRA defends use of MCQs in SQE exams
Regulator says approach is fair, efficient and not just recall

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

London law firm wins appeal over NQ lawyer’s commission claim
Sought £8k under bonus scheme

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

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

Clifford Chance unveils new logo
New look underscores commitment to 'creating advantage for clients', says MC firm

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

Solicitor questions why state school lawyers have ‘clubs’ but the privately educated don’t
Sparks debate on LinkedIn

Exclusive research spotlights working hours of junior lawyers across UK’s 100+ top law firms
How demanding is life at your dream firm?

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

‘Can I secure a training contract with a 2:2 from Cambridge and mitigating circumstances?’
Targeting Magic and Silver Circle firms

Simmons & Simmons unveils AI law internship
'Outstanding’ students may secure permanent role

Mishcon de Reya sets new diversity targets for trainee recruitment
Firm says goals come as others scale back D&I efforts