Tag: Solicitors

Why this law firm partner won’t be leaving Bristol any time soon
Burges Salmon's James Sutherland reveals the benefits of practising in the South West

Introduce quotas to boost women partner numbers, says ex-magic circle lawyer
Dana Denis-Smith argues 'self-regulation doesn’t work'

Lawyers cut through the tech hype to give students a glimpse of the challenges and opportunities that await
Womble Bond Dickinson trio consider how future lawyers should be thinking about technology

Lawyer stages fake drink drive trial to propose to girlfriend
Stunned bride-to-be's family and friends acted as the jury

From human rights barrister to judge – why I prefer being the decision maker
Ahead of ‘How to become a human rights lawyer’ on Wednesday in London, we caught up with ULaw academic and deputy district judge Anitra Hussain

London law firm announces cannabis department open for business
Growth industry?

#MeToo pioneer Charlotte Proudman reveals she received bottom spanking note on ‘judicial headed note paper’
It came shortly after the barrister went public with City solicitor's 'sexist' LinkedIn message

Solicitor apprenticeships — a viable route to qualification?
Mayer Brown solicitor apprentice Chris Howes reveals the pros and cons of taking an alternative path to practice

‘Vulnerable’ junior lawyers need greater protection from ‘toxic and uncaring’ law firms
JLD pens open letter to regulator in wake of controversial whistleblower decision

Brexit-backing former Brighton Uni fashion student raises £77,000 in fight against ‘top lawyers in the land’
Darren Grimes, 25, is appealing fine for breaking electoral law in EU referendum

The law firm canteens dishing up the most delectable cuisines – 2019 edition
A rundown of the corporate outfits leaving rookies hungry for more

Research: 60% of lawyers want to ditch ‘stuffy office traditions’ like dress codes and long meetings
Nearly half say they'd quit current role to join a more forward-thinking firm

Aspiring City lawyers need to be open-minded and flexible
White & Case associate Ralph Goodchild shares his story and what he learnt along the way

Court evacuated after lawyer turns up covered in bed bugs
'I don’t even think he cared,' says security guard

DWF looks to raise £75 million from London Stock Exchange flotation
A quarter of the firm up for sale

SRA defends decision to prosecute ‘bullied’ trainee solicitor whistleblower
Emily Scott was struck off despite reporting firm's fraud

‘Turning law into justice’: Lord Harley returns with flashy new website
Former solicitor-advocate faces fraud retrial after collapsing in court last month

Ex-Linklaters partner who sexually assaulted student intern at Oktoberfest party loses appeal
Jailed for three years and three months

High Court blocks ex-Linklaters director from revealing what he called firm’s ‘struggle with women in the workplace’
Injunction stops former employee disclosing information concerning three incidents