Tag: Solicitors

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)

Oct 1 2025 12:52pm
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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

Sep 30 2025 8:14am

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

Sep 29 2025 9:14am

Money talks: What newly qualified solicitors earn at the UK’s top law firms

Who’s leading the way in junior lawyer pay? 💷 💷

Sep 29 2025 9:13am
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Hogan Lovells keeps 16 of 24 autumn qualifying trainees

One NQ on fixed term contract

Sep 25 2025 2:27pm
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Online exam
news SQE Hub

SRA defends use of MCQs in SQE exams

Regulator says approach is fair, efficient and not just recall

Sep 24 2025 11:34am
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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

Sep 24 2025 8:52am
Man receiving cash bonus

London law firm wins appeal over NQ lawyer’s commission claim

Sought £8k under bonus scheme

Sep 24 2025 8:44am
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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

Sep 23 2025 3:48pm

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

Sep 23 2025 8:36am

Clifford Chance unveils new logo

New look underscores commitment to 'creating advantage for clients', says MC firm

Sep 22 2025 3:37pm
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Artificial intelligence

6 things we learned about life as a tech lawyer

A panel of lawyers from Hogan Lovells discuss AI, Blockchain and the future of corporate law

Sep 22 2025 1:24pm

DLA Piper trainee goes public with decision to quit TC after one month

Inês Pinheiro reveals how the pressure of securing a training contract and tackling the SQE led to burnout

Sep 19 2025 10:40am
artificial intelligence

Simmons & Simmons unveils AI law internship

'Outstanding’ students may secure permanent role

Sep 18 2025 11:53am
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Mishcon de Reya sets new diversity targets for trainee recruitment

Firm says goals come as others scale back D&I efforts

Sep 17 2025 8:51am
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Navigate this year’s training contract hunt with your NEW guide to life at 100+ law firms

Get insider insights into life at top law firms with the 2026 Legal Cheek Firms Most List

Sep 16 2025 8:57am