Tag: Solicitors

Magic Circle firms reveal gender pay gap results
Clifford Chance and Freshfields analyse employee data, including socio-economic background

Football club seeks student for ‘Head of Legal’ role
On voluntary basis

‘I haven’t done a traditional TC. Do I stand a chance of securing a City NQ role?’
A Legal Cheek reader questions whether big firms will be put off by their unconventional route to qualification

Lawyer eco group which sparked cab rank rule row pushes ahead with ‘declaration of conscience’
Projects message on High Court

We asked two legal education experts what they make of the SQE so far
Legal Cheek Careers chats to Caroline Rayson and Laura Bains, SQE1 and SQE2 programme leads at BPP University Law School, ahead of their appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

51% of students pass latest SQE
Lowest success rate yet

Sidley lawyer analyses Succession’s billion-dollar business deals
Video clip featuring partner Holly Gregory resurfaces as season four hits TV screens

City law firms urged not to abandon unsuccessful SQE trainees
City of London Law Society calls for 'supportive, understanding approach' for 'little-known assessment'

Accountants happier than lawyers, research finds
New study looks at job satisfaction across range of industries

Lawyer who joined OnlyFans makes six-figure MoneyLaw salary in three months
Richer and happier

Online ‘marketplace’ aims to help aspiring lawyers secure qualifying work experience
Careers portal for grads struggling to secure TCs

Baker McKenzie keeps 13 out of 18 spring qualifying trainees
One on fixed-term deal

Linklaters gives lawyers option to switch bank holidays
Magic Circle firm says move will provide flexibility to observe religious and cultural events

Muslim lawyers share advice this Ramadan
Fasting from dawn until dusk comes with a unique set of challenges -- we speak to four practising Muslim lawyers for their tips to those observing the Holy Month

HSF becomes first City law firm to sign up to ‘living pension’
New initiative aims to bolster post-retirement finances

Meet the Lambo-driving criminal law solicitor with over 100k followers on TikTok
Akhmed Yakoob tells Legal Cheek how he cultivated his online following

Sweet success! Law firm dishes out Wonka-style golden ticket TC offers
All seven applicants secure training contracts

Trainee solicitor stole over £100k from firm to fund gambling addiction
Jailed for two years

India opens its doors to international law firms
Could secondment opportunities follow?

Black paralegal ‘felt vulnerable and targeted’ after being stopped by police on the way to visit client
British Transport Police say they were acting on intelligence

Non-law grad: ‘How will I know if law is the right path for me?’
Reader seeks lightbulb moment 💡