Tag: Solicitors

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

Nov 25 2022 2:01pm

‘Can I wear a nose piercing to my winter vac scheme?’

Readers' guidance required

Nov 25 2022 10:41am
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Why I chose to be an energy lawyer

Reed Smith’s Wei Wei on her passion for the energy sector and why those seeking to follow in her footsteps need to be prepared to play the long game

Nov 24 2022 3:13pm

The path to training at a listed law firm

Gateley corporate trainee Harriet Price discusses her path into law and life at the firm’s London office

Nov 23 2022 11:43am

Report reveals ‘most feared’ law firms

Who knew lawyers could be so scary? 😱

Nov 23 2022 9:25am
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The varied work of a corporate partner

HSF’s Michael Jacobs gives us a window into the exciting world of top-level law

Nov 22 2022 10:25am

Simmons hands out £1,500 cost-of-living bonus to staff

Extra cash 'in recognition of the challenging economic climate'

Nov 21 2022 12:01pm
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‘Loud and obvious’ porn halts drugs trial

Lawyer blames hack

Nov 21 2022 10:40am
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Rebuke for City partner ‘who drove motor vehicle at a member of the public’

Lawyer Boris Bronfentrinker convicted of dangerous driving last year

Nov 18 2022 11:49am

City partners should pay more tax, says ex-City partner

Former Magic Circle man Dan Neidle highlights 'odd' rates discrepancy between solicitors and bankers

Nov 18 2022 10:26am
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‘Lawyers are like translators — your client must be able to understand and apply your advice’

ULaw Bloomsbury campus dean Sandie Gaines reflects on her time as an employment lawyer, the skills future lawyers need to succeed and why London is a great place to train

Nov 18 2022 9:44am

Revealed: The best law firms for training and quality of work 2023

From top career development to big ticket deals -- which outfits do it best?

Nov 18 2022 8:42am

From paralegal to junior lawyer at a top US firm

Legal Cheek's Will Holmes sits down with Emilio Fabrizi, private equity associate at Ropes & Gray, to learn more about the challenges he overcame to break into the legal profession

Nov 17 2022 10:46am

Ince offloads corporate advisor business – seven months after buying it

Sale comes as ex-boss Biles purchases new firm

Nov 16 2022 12:02pm
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Beyond the SQE: the changing face of legal education

BPP’s Hilary Chadwick on navigating a new regime and what the future holds for legal education

Nov 16 2022 11:07am

Legal workers ‘actively ignoring’ hybrid policies, report finds

Differing approaches between lawyers and support staff described as ‘divisive’

Nov 16 2022 9:41am
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Squires joins firms launching in Dublin

International player looks to tap into 'one of the world’s fastest growing economies'

Nov 15 2022 11:43am
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