Tag: Solicitors
White male solicitors THREE TIMES more likely to reach partnership at City firms than white females
And six times more likely than BME females
How my biochemistry degree was the perfect training for becoming an IP lawyer
When you act for some of the world’s leading life sciences and technology companies, it helps to speak their language, says Bristows' Gemma Barrett
Bedfordshire law grad, 25, faces jail after flogging non-existent Bieber tickets in £7,000 scam
Trainee admits 16 counts of fraud by false representation
Exclusive: City law firms push to bring entire ‘two-part’ super-exam before training contract
It's beginning to look a lot like the LPC
Justice Secretary reveals legal aid review is on its way — just one day after government confirms further cuts
As Secret Barrister condemns plans in devastating tweets
Allen & Overy dragged into Harvey Weinstein scandal over role negotiating alleged victim’s non-disclosure agreement
Magic circle giant named in 'highly uncomfortable' article
New online marketplace allows Pinsent Masons trainees and lawyers to share out work
Those at risk of 'burnout' can off-load tasks onto quieter peers
There are now 140,000 practising solicitors in England and Wales
Highest figure ever, yet training contracts at top City firms fall
City lawyer proposed to Ashurst associate girlfriend as their flight plummeted 24,000 feet in emergency landing
The couple reconfirmed their engagement once safely on the ground
If the only constant is change … lawyers should embrace it
But don't underestimate human skills like being able to listen to and empathise with clients, says Osborne Clarke managing partner Ray Berg
Billable hours: NQs work harder than mega-earning partners
And trainees aren't far behind
I was a UCL student uncertain about becoming a lawyer and now I’m a Shearman & Sterling senior associate loving the challenges and rewards of life as a City lawyer
Ahead of her appearance at the Women in Law Conference next month, Legal Cheek Careers meets Vikki Fabian
The Harvey Weinsteins of law: A solicitor shares her story
As Hollywood reels over allegations one of its stars sexually assaulted multiple women, lawyer Caroline Newman says it's time to speak up about harassment in the profession
Soaring NQ salaries and falling profits at elite City law firms
It's not a winning combination
Mystery shrouds departure of junior solicitor duo from Debevoise
They arrived from a magic circle firm just months ago
Open thread: How to become a City lawyer
RPC trainees Umut Bektas and Emily Rome advise
Berwin Leighton Paisner in transatlantic tie-up talks with Bryan Cave
UK-US merger trend continues
From City law to academia: Dr Steven Vaughan tells Legal Cheek why he sacked off a six-figure salary to teach
Hugging partners in lifts and kissing fellow vac schemers
Withers’ website features testimonial from banned insurance boss
Exclusive: The FCA also fined Nicholas Bowyer more than £300,000
Clifford Chance releases unseen video footage of its famous swimming pool
Cameras on set at one of the best corporate law perks in London