Tag: Solicitors

Womble Bond aims to run all offices on renewable energy by 2026

International law firm latest to set net zero target 🍃

Oct 13 2021 1:30pm

My journey from law student to junior lawyer — and what I learnt along the way

Hogan Lovells associate Ellie Thwaites discusses her route into the firm’s infrastructure, energy, resources and projects team, and why a year out both before and after university helped on her way

Oct 13 2021 12:13pm
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College of Legal Practice strikes SQE training deal with Solent Law School

Tie-up will see super-exam prep offered as optional LLB module

Oct 13 2021 9:12am

From The Gherkin to Gotham: Kirkland & Ellis to leave iconic London home after 15 years

US titan strikes deal on new 'Gotham City' skyscraper

Oct 12 2021 11:30am

Dublin’s legal scene through the eyes of two junior lawyers

McCann FitzGerald associates Olivia Wright and Darragh Caldwell offer their top application tips while reflecting on their own career journeys so far, ahead of the firm’s appearance at next week's Legal Cheek Irish Virtual Law Fair 2021

Oct 12 2021 10:43am

My work as a lawyer in the renewable energy sector

Burges Salmon senior associate Peter Ramsden shares an overview of his career journey and the challenges he faced along the way

Oct 8 2021 11:35am

‘Is it acceptable to take all my annual leave as a trainee?’

One Legal Cheek reader seeks guidance on holiday etiquette

Oct 8 2021 10:31am

Former Eversheds trainee accused of raping law student at house party

Ex-rookie solicitor, who was suspended following his arrest, also on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a second woman at same gathering

Oct 7 2021 5:02pm

Osborne Clarke to mentor disadvantaged school kids in social mobility push

Lawyers will provide CV and interview support as well as offer career insights as part of new partnership with three secondary schools

Oct 7 2021 9:20am

From the 2008 financial crisis to Covid: My career as a capital markets lawyer

Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner Jennifer Tait traces her career from the financial crisis to the ‘new normal’

Oct 6 2021 2:39pm

Law Society calls on government to fund SQE loans as over 1,000 students enrol for first exam

New route likely to cost more than £20k, professional body warns

Oct 6 2021 11:24am

Trainee solicitor pay reaches £62.5k in the City

Davis Polk tops rookie remuneration table

Oct 6 2021 10:05am

‘I completed my training contract remotely while pregnant’

Skylar McKeith reflects on an ‘eventful’ past year and a half

Oct 5 2021 11:58am

Hit billing targets and earn £150k, Orrick tells London NQs

Discretionary bonuses bring pay parity across London and US offices

Oct 4 2021 2:31pm

‘Pls fix, thx’: Is this the latest junior lawyer social media trend?

Rookies share pics correcting docs from weird and wonderful places

Sep 30 2021 11:22am

Now live: The 2022 Firms Most List

Go-to student guide for over 100 top law firms

Sep 30 2021 10:09am

Goodwin boosts London trainee pay by 14% to £57,000

First years receive £52,000 -- up 13%

Sep 30 2021 8:28am

How I became a green energy lawyer

CMS’ Kirsty Nurse reflects on her career journey as representing environmental interests becomes increasingly appealing to law students

Sep 28 2021 3:26pm

Mishcon launches in Hong Kong ahead of stock market flotation

New overseas outpost follows 'combination' with UK outfit Taylor Vinters

Sep 28 2021 10:56am