Tag: Solicitors

After one City trainee revealed they'll be living in an Airbnb because their grant doesn't cover London rent

Ahead of Legal Cheek’s Secrets to Success event in Manchester, panellist Catherine Morgan, the Careers Centre Manager at The University of Law, gives her top tips for success

Victim reportedly received a payout and entered into a confidentiality agreement

Alex van der Zwaan was an associate at the London office of US giant Skadden

She was ambitious to succeed in competitive legal market

It’s about cutting through the hype but not missing the important stuff

Training contracts are central to success in northern city, says BLP Manchester office head Damian Fleming

Burden lies with top-paying outfits to attract more women, researchers say

Three years and three months

Trainees and those in the regions also handed extra cash

Construction giant went into liquidation last month

Another solicitor on board has sadly died

State school educated underrepresented across the board

Is the profession beginning to show mercy to its stressed-out juniors?

Five months’ into the programme and ahead of the deadline for next years’ ambassadors, Durham University law student Tommy Adeyefa reflects on his experience so far

He joined the firm as a trainee

Gareth Richards, the LPC Programme and Student Lead at ULaw Moorgate, reveals what 20 years of experience have taught him about doing well on the Legal Practice Course

A Legal Cheek reader shares their story

Legal Services Board gives itself more time to consider LPC and GDL's demise

But global outfit says it found no evidence of harassment

Linklaters lawyers and graduate recruiters share their advice