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

Feb 20 2019 2:45pm

Introduce quotas to boost women partner numbers, says ex-magic circle lawyer

Dana Denis-Smith argues 'self-regulation doesn’t work'

Feb 20 2019 10:36am

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

Feb 19 2019 3:10pm

Lawyer stages fake drink drive trial to propose to girlfriend

Stunned bride-to-be's family and friends acted as the jury

Feb 19 2019 8:43am

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

Feb 18 2019 3:26pm

#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

Feb 15 2019 12:13pm

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

Feb 14 2019 2:28pm

‘Vulnerable’ junior lawyers need greater protection from ‘toxic and uncaring’ law firms

JLD pens open letter to regulator in wake of controversial whistleblower decision

Feb 14 2019 1:06pm

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

Feb 14 2019 10:30am

The law firm canteens dishing up the most delectable cuisines – 2019 edition

A rundown of the corporate outfits leaving rookies hungry for more

Feb 14 2019 9:07am

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

Feb 12 2019 9:00am
White & Case, solicitor, training contract

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

Feb 11 2019 4:33pm

Court evacuated after lawyer turns up covered in bed bugs

'I don’t even think he cared,' says security guard

Feb 11 2019 10:28am

SRA defends decision to prosecute ‘bullied’ trainee solicitor whistleblower

Emily Scott was struck off despite reporting firm's fraud

Feb 7 2019 10:52am

‘Turning law into justice’: Lord Harley returns with flashy new website

Former solicitor-advocate faces fraud retrial after collapsing in court last month

Feb 7 2019 10:11am

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

Feb 6 2019 12:30pm