Tag: Solicitors
From trainee to London managing partner — and the advice for young lawyers I’ve learned along the way
Reed Smith’s managing partner Brigid North on languages, what real estate has to offer and curiosity in the legal profession
Law’s rich list: Which firms are creating multi-millionaire partners?
How much are the country’s top partners raking in? 💷👀
Meet the lawyer driving the AI revolution in a leading UK law firm
Legal Cheek Careers catches up with Iain Murdoch, head of legal AI at Mills & Reeve, to explore his journey from traditional practice to tech trailblazer
Shoosmiths retains 76% autumn NQ solicitors
25 out of 33
Trainees, paralegals and legal execs hit by shock High Court ruling on litigation rights
Cannot conduct litigation — even when supervised
Cleary boosts trainee pay to £67.5k in London
Year one rates also up to £62.5k
A future trainee’s advice for training contract seekers
BPP student Rebecca Hamer reflects on her route to a training contract, her SQE journey, and offers advice for aspiring solicitors
Life as a tax lawyer: Where business, politics and law collide
Pinsent Masons legal director Penny Simmons explains why the field is more dynamic and commercial than many students assume, and shares advice for aspiring lawyers
Young lawyers face burnout as legal sector’s long hours culture bites, report finds
LawCare calls for urgent change
Happy new ‘legal year’!
Start of legal year marked with full-on ceremony attended by new Lord Chancellor, head of judiciary, and other bigwigs (quite literally)
Why I chose to train at a global law firm — and why you should consider it too
Hannah Torpey shares her path into law, her journey as a solicitor apprentice, and her secondment experience with TikTok in Dubai
Life as a lawyer taking on AI-fuelled fraud
As tech races ahead, Chris Whitehouse (of counsel at RPC) unpacks the challenges it poses for the legal profession
Money talks: What newly qualified solicitors earn at the UK’s top law firms
Who’s leading the way in junior lawyer pay? 💷 💷
SQE provider pass rates must be released ‘as soon as possible’, says interim super-regulator boss
SRA faces criticism over delayed data
Hogan Lovells keeps 16 of 24 autumn qualifying trainees
One NQ on fixed term contract
SRA defends use of MCQs in SQE exams
Regulator says approach is fair, efficient and not just recall
Life as a litigator: Cartels, class actions and the fight to keep markets fair
Willkie partner Boris Bronfentrinker on his path into law, life as a litigator, and why he urges young lawyers to be sponges
London law firm wins appeal over NQ lawyer’s commission claim
Sought £8k under bonus scheme
The fast-growth start-up scene through the eyes of an employment lawyer
Osborne Clarke senior associate Ed Grey shares insights on his role advising founders and the unique challenges that come with supporting fast-growth companies
Big UK law firms out in front in AI tech race
New research shows major outfits splashing out on AI tools, training and even start-up investments
Clifford Chance unveils new logo
New look underscores commitment to 'creating advantage for clients', says MC firm