Tag: Solicitors

Clifford Chance appoints new London boss

CC lifer Chinwe Odimba-Chapman takes top role

Dec 18 2024 8:29am
Steps, hurdle
careers SQE Hub

Watch now: Why is the SQE so hard to pass?

BPP award leader Allison Banks joins successful SQE candidates to discuss the challenges

Dec 18 2024 7:49am
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news SQE Hub

Trainee solicitor bravely shares SQE struggles in viral post

‘Not everyone's path is smooth and easy,' says lawfluencer Maab Saifeldin after failing challenging exam

Dec 13 2024 11:29am

Inside high-stakes law: The realities of life as a restructuring lawyer

Macfarlanes senior associate Timothy Bromley-White discusses his work with Superdry and the complexities of guiding clients through financial challenges

Dec 12 2024 10:08am

White & Case’s London office suffers minor flood 

Comes amid fancy refurb

Dec 12 2024 9:32am
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Disgraced human rights lawyer spared jail over legal aid war crime fraud

Phil Shiner gets suspended sentence

Dec 11 2024 12:15pm
Salaries

Do junior lawyers care too much about money?

Sky-high salaries for newly qualified solicitors, problems with the SQE and £44 billion turnover for the UK's legal services sector -- listen now 🎙️

Dec 11 2024 9:26am
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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
remote working

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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