Tag: Solicitors

Don’t let students sit exams at home, SRA tells law schools
Regulator says supervised assessments must be maintained

IBA: Assange treatment during extradition hearing ‘reminiscent of Abu Ghraib’ prison scandal
International Bar Assocation compares Wikileaks founder's 'mistreatment' to torture of Iraqi detainees

How to get ahead in the training contract race
A panel of experts share their thoughts

Coronavirus: Linklaters postpones insight scheme as Taylor Wessing closes London office after employee tests positive
Host of City players trial remote working capabilities in wake of pandemic

‘Paralegal or legal directory researcher: which role will help me secure a City law TC?’
I have to accept one soon

There’s an ‘Allen & Over It’ Instagram account poking fun at City law
Follows similar 'Slaughtered and Dismayed' meme page

66-year-old solicitor removed from profession for trying to kiss teenage girl in pub
William Herbert Black struck off over 'thoroughly unpleasant incident'

Dublin’s legal scene: what aspiring lawyers need to know
Solicitors from Arthur Cox, Matheson and Pinsent Masons join international bar qualification provider BARBRI to discuss the key commercial topics shaping the legal profession in Ireland

Legal Cheek Podcast: How lawyers can build their brand
We go behind the scenes with YouTube star and personal injury lawyer Chrissie Wolfe

How to get a first in your law degree
Solicitor turned professor Nick Ross shares his secrets to forming good study habits

How Donoghue v Stevenson can help prevent coronavirus
Reciting key passage from tort law classic hits recommended hand washing target of 20 seconds

£1,600 fine for solicitor who forwarded ‘grossly offensive’ email to colleague
Paul Kenneth Breen was department head of Liverpool outfit when he passed on email derogatory to women

Linklaters and Allen & Overy launch new trainee-hosted podcasts aimed at aspiring magic circle lawyers
'Linkubator' and 'Allen & Overy Launch: The Careers Podcast' are available to stream now ?

Two-thirds of legal professionals struggle to make ends meet
But over half too scared to ask for pay rise

How future lawyers can take advantage of the digital revolution
Legal Cheek reviews latest book offering from Professor Richard Susskind

Why training contract hunters must be adaptable
Top tips and career insights from four Birmingham-based lawyers

Life as a junior lawyer with autism
Reed Smith associate Jonathan Andrews sheds light on some of the positive attributes

Doughty Street veteran donates a cool £100k to former chamber mate Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership campaign
As Rebecca Long-Bailey defends record as a solicitor

£60 million lawtech start-up closes ‘after failing to figure out how to deliver better efficiency than a traditional law firm’
Legal software specialist Atrium lays off all 100 employees

Shoosmiths faces social media backlash over International Women’s Day ‘male champions’ panel
Discussion features three men and one woman as part of 'GOOD Guys' initiative