Tag: Solicitors

Tracy Savage, BARBRI’s academic head of UK programmes, discusses how the provider is using tech within its new SQE prep course and the skills lawyers of the future need to succeed

Also reinstates partner distributions

A panel of trainees offer their advice to aspiring City lawyers

Nick Pryor, innovation solutions director for EMEA at BCLP, discusses his journey from commercial litigation to driving strategic change for the firm’s Innovation team

Women are being excluded from vital networking opportunities, according to letter

Burges Salmon follows moves made by Eversheds and Dentons

Courtesy of experts from Baker McKenzie, BCLP, Ropes & Gray and ULaw

Follows 2025 aim set by CMS

A pair of Simmons & Simmons lawyers give an insight into the opportunities and challenges presented by legal technology

QLTS School package covers both SQE1 and SQE2; with exam fees it will slash total cost of qualifying as a solicitor to just over £7k; students can pay more for additional support

A pair of White & Case associates give their takes on where the global economy is headed and the growth areas of the future

On CILEx application

Shoosmiths associate Dan Goddard discusses agile working, tech and joining the firm just before the first lockdown

Six-month pilot launches in February 2021

A panel of Ashurst lawyers share their thoughts

Lawyers not happy

The SDT’s decision to fine Ryan Beckwith £35,000 has been quashed

Lawyers disproportionately likely to come from privileged backgrounds, report finds

Burges Salmon employment lawyers explain how they navigate ever-shifting coronavirus workplace issues, guidance and regulations

Up to 24 lawyer positions at risk

Global outfit 'failed to properly distinguish between itself and its connected practice' when dealing with freezing order