Tag: Solicitors

What went down at LegalEdCon North 2020
Last month's Manchester conference marked the beginning of some important conversations centering around the SQE, Sophie Currie reports

Deloitte teams up with PhD tech students to solve ‘future problems’ in the legal sector
Tackle areas ripe for development including AI and blockchain

Over half of female lawyers have experienced or witnessed sexism at work
But 46% fail to report over fears it would negatively impact their careers, new research reveals

Dublin’s future as a global legal hub
BARBRI’s Chris Jorgenson sets out his vision for Ireland’s rapidly expanding legal market

Quinn Emanuel follows Freshfields in ditching ‘Dear Sirs’ from lawyers’ emails
'The idea is to show that we take gender seriously', says US firm

Nearing the end of your TC? This is how to secure an NQ position
Magic circle lawyer turned career guru Husnara Begum offers up her nine top tips to making a smooth transition from rookie to junior associate

Student event: Commercial Awareness Question Time Dublin — with Arthur Cox, Matheson, Pinsent Masons and BARBRI
Tuesday 18 February in Dublin; open to all students

70% of lawyers worry about letting their bosses down
Many also fret over lack of genuine workmates, new research finds

Ropes & Gray bumps London NQ pay to £130,000 as it confirms spring retention score
Keeps two out of three NQs

What will the law firm of 2020s look like?
Ahead of Womble Bond Dickinson's 28 February summer work placement and training contract deadline, three lawyers share their predictions for the new decade

Covington & Burling London lawyer allegedly blasts BA over ‘s***’ first-class flight
Antonio Michaelides reportedly claimed staff took over five hours to fit baby seat

What it’s like working at a global law firm outside London
Three Hogan Lovells associates based in the firm's Birmingham office tell all to Legal Cheek Careers

Junior solicitor removed from profession after backdating legal aid paperwork
He was just a few months qualified at the time

How techy do you have to be to work in tech law?
DWF technology, media and telecoms partner Ben McLeod shares his thoughts
City law firm recruits cannabis partner
Ince looks to capitalise on growing market

Don’t use NDAs to silence sexual harassment claims, arbitration service warns
Fresh guidance looks to address misuse of gagging orders

Join Extinction Rebellion, eco-activist tells judges
Donnachadh McCarthy says climate protection needs greater backing from the bench, as judge reportedly tells protestors 'you have to succeed'

Nearly a third of trainee solicitors paid below Law Society recommended minimum
Rookies in regions hit hardest

It’s all about barrister v solicitor as Labour leadership contest gathers pace
Age-old divide rears its head in latest political battle