Tag: Solicitors

How to shape the future as a tech lawyer
M&A lawyer and UK head of Linklaters’ technology sector Derek Tong discusses his experience helping tech companies realise their ground-breaking visions for the future

Osborne Clarke records 92% trainee retention score
Follows pay hikes

London lawyer ‘seriously dating’ Johnny Depp, report claims
Its been reported that Schillings partner Joelle Rich is romantically linked to Pirates of the Caribbean star

The SQE: 5 key questions answered
A panel of legal education experts look at some of the important issues facing students seeking to qualify through the new regime

Court of Appeal gives thumbs up to witnesses giving evidence via Whatsapp
Messaging app’s encryption is 'sufficiently secure', says Lord Justice Holroyde

The 2023 Firms Most List goes live
Your must-read guide to over 80 law firms with unique insider insights

What went down at the Clifford Chance x Legal Cheek ESG event
Lucy Sallows takes to TikTok to share her experience of attending our first hybrid student event

Number of law graduates hits record high
Some 18,927 students graduated with law degrees last year, while the number of solicitors on the roll also hit unprecedented levels

Sidley keeps 10 out of 12 London NQs
New recruits start on £159,500

Addleshaws selects new City HQ
Relocation scheduled for 2024

US trio boost junior City lawyer pay
Exclusive: Rises at Dechert, MoFo and Sidley Austin

Different cultures, different projects: Life on international secondment with a Magic Circle law firm
Time overseas is a prized opportunity among trainees. But what is it actually like, how much support are secondees given and what are the high points and challenges? We asked two A&O secondees about their experiences so far

Are lawyers’ poor writing skills the reason contracts are so hard to read?
Quite possibly, say researchers

Diversity and wellbeing — a Magic Circle firm’s perspective
From employee networks to bring your dog to work days, Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan explains how this top law firm is focused on building a more inclusive work environment for all staff

Top City firms must do more to avoid climate ‘catastrophe’
Don't prioritise profits over the planet, 150 leading lawyers warn in open letter

A day in the life of a crypto lawyer
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Albert Weatherill explains how he got into digital currencies and discusses the cutting-edge work he does for clients in the space

Is now the time to dual-qualify?
As US firms become an increasing presence in the UK market, ULaw tutor, criminal advocate and attorney-at-law (California), Matthew Nash highlights some of the advantages of the law school's new US Bar Preparation Course

TLT sets science-based 2040 net-zero target
New green goals 'in recognition of the urgency of the global climate crisis'

Want to be a shipping and trade lawyer? Develop quick thinking, resilience and geopolitical awareness
Clyde & Co partner, Eleanor Coates, offers insight into the world of marine and trade disputes, ahead of her appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

Gowling WLG eyes Leeds launch
Move will strengthen housing and regeneration practice, says firm