Tag: Solicitors

Linklaters asks lawyers to disclose romantic relationships — if there might be a conflict of interest
As magic circle titan launches harassment helpline

10 pieces of commercial awareness gold for students applying for training contracts
From cryptocurrencies to big data, politics and beyond

A magic circle firm or a top US firm? I have a training contract offer from both and don’t know which to pick
Aspiring lawyer would appreciate readers' advice

Law firm partner struck off after headbutting EastEnders star’s father in the High Court
Philip Saunders handed 18-month suspended sentence for ABH last year

Slaughter and May sacks two future trainees for failing LPC modules
Cut-throat world of corporate law laid bare

Solicitor who specialises in the rights of the elderly jailed for ‘sickening’ neglect that led to 79-year-old mother’s death
Emma-Jane Kurtz sentenced to two-and-a-half years

Percentage of trainees experiencing mental health problems DOUBLES
High workload and client demands cited as top causes of stress

Ince & Co trainee sacked over ‘professional standards’
First-year rookie's dismissal expedited after partner let slip over firm drinks

Brexit shmexit? Most City firms think EU departure won’t affect lawyer numbers
Music to training contract seekers' ears?

‘A cosy old boys’ network’: MP grills SRA over its handling of Weinstein NDA scandal
Regulator says there is an investigation under way into Allen & Overy, the firm that drafted the document

Allen & Overy reveals latest tech start-ups to join its ‘Fuse’ innovation hub
AI-powered app and virtual assistants that can read among this year's successful applicants

SRA appeals tribunal’s ‘unduly lenient’ sanction against City solicitor convicted of sexual assault
He was suspended but not struck off after Christmas party attack

Disability policies are the legal profession’s disconnect
GDL student David Mant explores what firms can do to combat substantial underrepresentation of disabled lawyers

Criminal defence solicitor thrust into tabloid spotlight over claims she’s living with her Celebrity Big Brother reality star client
She represented Jeremy McConnell after he was arrested for assaulting ex-Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Davis

Barclays and Law Society launch new lawtech hub — with support from top firms and unis
Set to open in Notting Hill soon

New drama set in London divorce firm hits TV screens tomorrow
Could The Split be the new Silk?

‘I returned to my desk and broke down in tears’: Magic circle junior lawyer opens up about battle with depression and anxiety
Three-part blog is frank account of City solicitor's journey

Online scammers impersonate City solicitor as part of ‘air crash’ payout scam
Norton Rose Fulbright stresses the emails are bogus

‘Ministry of Injustice’: Lawyers hold candlelight vigil over legal aid cuts
Barristers have been refusing to take new publicly-funded cases since 1 April

‘I’m a future trainee who is Asian and working class: This is what diversity means to me’
Shez Anjum reveals how he overcame prejudices to win 'Trainee of the Year'