Tag: Solicitors
‘I was diagnosed with autism during my training contract’
Trainee solicitor Concetta Scrimshaw on the freedom of living her truth and why dialogue is vital in breaking down stigma
What is the Court of Protection?
Trainee solicitor Leanne Gibson sheds light on this 'little-known area of law'
Training contract holder wins dispute with firm over employment terms change
Strong start to legal career
Life inside the world’s largest law firm
Dentons lawyers share their experience of working at a firm that operates in 70 different countries
Don’t call judges ‘Sir’ or ‘Madam’, lawyers told
New guidance promotes ‘modern’ address for certain judicial roles
‘Is it ok to take a gap year after my TC in a bid to find the perfect NQ role?’
A trainee solicitor seeks advice
The transition from construction lawyer to tutor — and what I learned along the way
ULaw’s Gareth Bramley offers his advice to students navigating today’s changing legal landscape
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Gowling launches TC tech seat with secondment to AI start-up
Goal of creating young lawyers who 'stand out'
Law Society warns aspiring criminal solicitors they’re ‘highly unlikely’ to earn ‘reasonable’ income following ‘real-terms cut’ on legal aid fees
Government chooses not follow 15% minimum rise recommendation
From police sergeant to law lecturer — and a spell as a solicitor along the way
ULaw academic manager Lee Benham has advice for career changers
Bird & Bird nudges NQ lawyer pay above £92k
5% rise from £88k
Inside the world of a blind City lawyer
Kaleem Khan shares his experience and how he uses technology and support teams to help him with his work
Why IP is set to become a hot practice area
Pinsent Masons partner Mark Marfé sits down with Legal Cheek Careers to discuss some of the top trends and challenges impacting his day-to-day work
Revealed: The best law firms for peer support and partner approachability 2023
Exclusive research identifies the friendliest outfits
The highs and lows of life as a medical negligence lawyer
Legal Cheek Careers speaks to Marcos Eleftheriou, senior associate at Irwin Mitchell, about the challenging nature of his work and why it requires excellent communication skills
Trainee City solicitor reveals crazy financial set-up, including £70k private pension, £20k crypto investment and access to parents’ credit card
‘I am undoubtedly extremely privileged’
The path to a training contract is rarely straightforward
Gowling WLG’s Anjali Bancroft discusses her journey to becoming a real estate lawyer and why enthusiasm and common sense are key qualities for those seeking to follow in her footsteps
‘Can I wear a nose piercing to my winter vac scheme?’
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