Tag: Solicitors

The comprehensive school boy from Newport who founded Pogust Goodhead — before being dramatically ousted

Rookie lawyer who sniffed an opportunity with class action funding now finds himself out of a job

22 hours ago
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How trainees and junior lawyers are shaping the AI lawtech revolution

Jamie Ball, AI lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, about his journey from techie to AI law innovator and how the firm is embracing AI and trainee-led innovation

22 hours ago

How to future-proof your legal career at a time of radical change

Irwin Mitchell employment lawyer Andy Boyde considers what AI and regulatory change mean for aspiring solicitors

4 days ago

Solicitor General: Junior lawyers’ pro bono efforts inspire me

Solicitor General Ellie Reeves says Pro Bono Week is a reminder of what the legal profession does so well

5 days ago
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From languages to law — how one linguist landed a training contract at an international firm

Current ULaw SQE student Evie McKnight reflects on her journey from studying languages to securing a training contract at an international firm

5 days ago

Tips from a top law firm partner on what commercial awareness really means 

Goodwin private equity lawyer George Weavil explores the dynamic nature of deal-making, the importance of commercial awareness, and how junior lawyers can set themselves up for early success

5 days ago

How to build a career in sports and media law

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Harbottle & Lewis managing associate Sam Purkiss to hear how a passion for sport helped shape his legal career in media and entertainment

6 days ago

Minimum wage hike could put students off becoming lawyers, says Law Society boss

Why bother with uni and the SQE when non-graduate jobs pay the same as a solicitor at a small firm?

6 days ago
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Deals, data centres and disruption: What it’s like working in M&A today

Luke Rowland, counsel at Morrison Foerster, talks AI, navigating deals through uncertainty and the fast-evolving role of the modern lawyer

7 days ago

Culture, clients and closing deals: demystifying the fast-paced world of debt finance 

White & Case’s London debt finance group on the buzz of transactional work, complex finance deals and their advice for aspiring lawyers

Nov 3 2025 10:41am

Kirkland & Ellis lawyers accused of ‘uncooperative’ negotiating style

US giant apparently gave lawyers communication training as a result of feedback

Oct 31 2025 9:19am
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Building a career in finance law at a leading US firm’s London office

Emilie Stewart, finance partner at Sidley, talks about her rise through the ranks, supporting the progress of more junior lawyers, and advice for aspiring lawyers

Oct 31 2025 8:50am

Gowling and Stephenson Harwood become latest UK firms to expand into Saudi

More UK outfits tap into fast-growing legal market 🇸🇦

Oct 30 2025 9:18am
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From sports science to SQE: One aspiring lawyer’s journey

Giulia Zanardini shares her experience studying at The University of Law and what inspired her to pursue a career in law

Oct 29 2025 12:17pm

Watch now: How to research law firms like a pro

Campus Director of The University of Law, Aruna Verma, shares her top tips and strategies for nailing firm research

Oct 29 2025 11:40am
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Departing SRA boss says SQE is ‘going really well’

Paul Philip remains upbeat despite difficulties following rollout

Oct 29 2025 8:20am
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Lack of SQE funding turning aspiring lawyers away from criminal law

'Looming generational crisis,' study finds

Oct 28 2025 8:54am
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Lawfluencer declared bankrupt

Alice Stephenson criticises liquidators after £666k director’s loan leads to bankruptcy

Oct 24 2025 10:56am
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