Tag: Solicitors

AI Face

New lawyers don’t need to be AI-savvy just yet, survey finds

AI adoption is accelerating across the legal sector, yet new lawyers aren't expected to be experts just yet

Dec 10 2024 9:20am
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Your official rundown of the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2024

Leading lawyers give the lowdown on competition, technology, disputes and more!

Dec 9 2024 12:00pm

Former London US law firm lawyer jailed for stalking neighbours  

Sentenced to 5.5 years and subjected to restraining orders

Dec 9 2024 10:09am
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City of London at sunset

UK legal sector turnover hits £44 billion

Law Society report shows 50% growth in decade

Dec 6 2024 8:45am
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Divorce solicitor with 44-years’ experience struck off after forging client’s signature 

Believed she was helping emotionally distressed client

Dec 4 2024 9:55am
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news SQE Hub

Regulator commissions independent review of SQE 

Will assess whether new pathway is on track to achieving its objectives

Dec 4 2024 6:43am
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Former Slaughter and May lawyer appointed Solicitor General 

MP Lucy Rigby lands top legal role

Dec 3 2024 7:37am
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Big billables, bigger salaries: Are junior lawyers paying the price for their principles?

Legendary ex-Magic Circle dealmaker Alan Paul advises new solicitors to resist the 'powerful drug' of six-figure salaries and remain true to their values

Dec 3 2024 7:33am
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Simmons & Simmons helps launch ‘whale rights law’

City lawyers support pro bono project to grant whales legal personhood

Dec 2 2024 7:49am
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Podcast: Three legal stories you need to know about

Potential funding cuts to solicitor apprenticeships, transatlantic mergers, and the criminal bar exodus -- listen now 🎙️

Dec 2 2024 7:48am
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Legal charity shares stories of people facing court alone in Christmas fundraising appeal

Support Through Court provides assistance to individuals navigating the legal system without legal representation

Nov 29 2024 8:53am
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Financial Times estimates Slaughter and May profit per equity partner to be £4 million

Highest ever figure touted for secretive elite firm

Nov 28 2024 12:32pm
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Alexa Collis

Meet the lawyer helping celebrities and entrepreneurs protect their legacies

Alexa Collis, partner and private client lawyer at Harbottle & Lewis, discusses life since joining the partnership, advising celebrity clients and leading charity initiatives

Nov 28 2024 9:43am
Irwin Mitchell's Jen Shipley

Law ‘SuperInfluencer’ Jen Shipley’s LinkedIn posts worth £300k, marketing guru claims

D&I advocate Justin Farance social media clout valued at nearly £200k

Nov 28 2024 8:53am
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news SQE Hub

SQE2 pass rate dips slightly to 74%

Over 900 students sat latest exams

Nov 27 2024 8:01am
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Managing partner of Dentons Ireland, Eavan Saunders,

How one lawyer is driving growth at the world’s largest law firm

Managing partner of Dentons Ireland, Eavan Saunders, explores the future of corporate law, the importance of global perspective, and the skills aspiring lawyers need to thrive

Nov 26 2024 12:13pm