Tag: Solicitors

White & Case records 88% trainee retention and introduces remote international secondments
Two on fixed-term contracts

Love Island solicitor Rosie Williams to launch lawyer-inspired clothing line
'I found it impossible to find really nice workwear that wasn’t going to break the bank', she tells Legal Cheek

Why law students should consider a career in the North
ULaw Leeds and Sheffield campus dean Matt Tomlinson highlights the opportunities available to students in the northern city regions and shares his advice on securing a TC amid the COVID crisis

Linklaters trims NQ solicitor pay packets by 10%
Last of the magic circle to reveal post-pandemic pay position

Baker McKenzie retains 14 out 17 autumn qualifying trainees
A score of 82%

Top US law firm reports itself to the SRA after libel trial is Zoomed around the world
McDermott Will & Emery in hot water over breach of judge's order

Herbert Smith Freehills retains 22 of 32 autumn qualifying trainees
One on fixed-term deal

Clyde & Co cuts junior lawyer pay by £2,000 and confirms 90% retention
Training contract numbers at the firm increase

Former City lawyer charged with fraud over missing Commonwealth money
His wife, a fellow lawyer and anti-corruption expert, also faces separate charges

‘Why do City law firms target second year law students?’
It just seems so arbitrary

The Legal Cheek Podcast: 3 essential skills for junior lawyers
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Linklaters offers emergency accommodation to staff suffering domestic violence
Magic circle player will also provide financial support and additional paid leave

US duo announce 100% autumn retention scores
London offices of Jones Day and Covington & Burling keep all qualifying trainees

Macfarlanes to cut NQ pay by £5,000 as it reveals 88% autumn retention score
Silver circle player’s partner profits up 10% to £1.91 million

Former trainee solicitor barred from legal profession following rape conviction
Ex-Cripps rookie jailed last year

Travers Smith partner profits down 20% amid COVID-19 disruption
PEP now 'approximately £1 million', says silver circle player

No sanction for trainee solicitor who inflated billing hours
Tribunal finds rookie was not dishonest

SRA reveals SQE exam cost of £3,980 as it extends transitional arrangements in response to COVID-19
Total fee doesn't include prep course costs