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

Feb 18 2020 3:18pm

Deloitte teams up with PhD tech students to solve ‘future problems’ in the legal sector

Tackle areas ripe for development including AI and blockchain

Feb 18 2020 9:58am

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

Feb 18 2020 8:58am

Dublin’s future as a global legal hub

BARBRI’s Chris Jorgenson sets out his vision for Ireland’s rapidly expanding legal market

Feb 17 2020 2:32pm

Quinn Emanuel follows Freshfields in ditching ‘Dear Sirs’ from lawyers’ emails

'The idea is to show that we take gender seriously', says US firm

Feb 17 2020 10:53am

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

Feb 17 2020 9:11am

70% of lawyers worry about letting their bosses down

Many also fret over lack of genuine workmates, new research finds

Feb 14 2020 11:16am

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

Feb 13 2020 2:14pm

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

Feb 13 2020 9:00am

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

Feb 12 2020 12:03pm

Junior solicitor removed from profession after backdating legal aid paperwork

He was just a few months qualified at the time

Feb 12 2020 9:03am

How techy do you have to be to work in tech law?

DWF technology, media and telecoms partner Ben McLeod shares his thoughts

Feb 11 2020 2:02pm

City law firm recruits cannabis partner

Ince looks to capitalise on growing market

Feb 11 2020 10:08am

Don’t use NDAs to silence sexual harassment claims, arbitration service warns

Fresh guidance looks to address misuse of gagging orders

Feb 11 2020 8:59am

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'

Feb 10 2020 3:41pm

It’s all about barrister v solicitor as Labour leadership contest gathers pace

Age-old divide rears its head in latest political battle

Feb 10 2020 9:41am