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Tag: Solicitors

From trainee to NQ: A journey to becoming an associate at a top US law firm in London

On the cusp of qualifying, Morrison Foerster’s Lewis Ball talks headline deals, varied training and the firm’s super-friendly culture

Nov 7 2024 11:22am
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Over 70% of lawyers think AI is ‘force for good’

Concerns remain over accuracy and ethical issues

Nov 7 2024 8:48am
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Ex-City lawyer Robert Jenrick appointed shadow justice secretary  

Accepts new role after missing out on Tory Party leadership

Nov 6 2024 10:00am

My unique path to becoming a lawyer at a leading personal injury law firm

Fletchers legal executive, Libby Ansbro, shares insights on her non-traditional path into law, exploring university alternatives and the invaluable skills she’s honed at the firm

Nov 6 2024 8:42am

Exclusive research: What time do lawyers finish work at the UK’s top 100+ law firms?

Junior lawyers face long days, late finishes, and an 'always available' culture, highlighting the demanding nature of a life in corporate law

Nov 4 2024 9:19am
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Meet the medical negligence lawyer helping clients rebuild after life-changing injuries

Irwin Mitchell partner Emma Rush talks making a difference, the road to partnership and her advice for students

Nov 4 2024 8:15am
Files

Axiom Ince: SRA takes action over ‘improper’ £54 million transfer and ‘falsified’ bank statements

Muhammed Ali and Jayesh Anjaria slapped with section 43 orders

Nov 1 2024 1:32pm

How one leading US law firm is investing in inclusivity

Beverley Sorsby, HR director at Ropes & Gray, shares insights into the firm’s commitment to diversity, its distinctive culture, and the qualities it seeks in prospective trainees

Nov 1 2024 9:14am
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‘What is the proper etiquette for an open-plan office?’

One junior solicitor has reached their limit

Nov 1 2024 8:38am
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Disputes

Inside arbitration: What it takes to be a lawyer handling the world’s most complex disputes

Laetitia Souesme, a partner at White & Case, discusses her move from her native France to London and life at the global firm

Oct 31 2024 7:48am
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Beyond SQE: The must-have skills to thrive as a junior lawyer

Andrea Spears discusses the differences between academic life and legal practice and how BARBRI aims to bridge this gap

Oct 30 2024 10:05am
Brains

Research: Poor lawyer wellbeing costing big law firms £65 million a year

Staff working with mental health struggles

Oct 30 2024 8:40am
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Pro bono in action: How one global law firm is making a lasting impact

Pinsent Masons senior associate Meghan Higgins on the importance of pro bono and the skills it teaches junior lawyers

Oct 29 2024 8:39am

Autumn budget: Further cuts to justice ‘untenable’, Law Society warns

The Chancery Lane body says MoJ needs essential funding to address courts backlog

Oct 29 2024 8:38am