Tag: Solicitors
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
9 City law firms make gender equality employer list
Recognised for creating workplace environments inclusive of women
Latest financials reveal mixed fortunes for City firms
Pinsent Masons, Simmons & Simmons, Clyde & Co, RPC and HFW among those to post 2020 results
Herbert Smith Freehills: Partner profits slip by nearly 10% to £857,000
Taylor Wessing also records drop
Junior solicitor struck off for trying to cover up costs order against her client
Newly qualified Katherine Gilroy said her mental health had suffered from overwork
Home-working: Older solicitors more likely to struggle with tech compared to younger colleagues, research finds
Do you know your Zoom from your Hangouts?