Tag: Solicitors

A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the South

ULaw campus dean Sarah Pooley discusses her career, legal tech and how prep is the key to success

Nov 3 2022 11:07am

5 things we learned about life at a global law firm

A panel of lawyers from White & Case discuss the realities of working on high-value, cross-border deals

Nov 2 2022 10:42am

Revealed: Law firms’ average start work and finish times 2023

Legal Cheek’s exclusive research sheds light on the working habits of trainee and junior lawyers as firms continue to fine-tune their WFH policies

Nov 2 2022 9:24am
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‘Lawfare’ among six new words added to Collins Dictionary

'The strategic use of legal proceedings to intimidate or hinder an opponent'

Nov 1 2022 2:04pm

‘Do what you enjoy and makes you fulfilled, and don’t be afraid to move on or switch path’

Ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in Manchester, barrister turned ULaw tutor Kate Hammond takes part in a quick-fire Q&A with the Legal Cheek Careers team

Nov 1 2022 10:27am

The Magic Circle is ‘being attacked from all angles’ by US and Big Four competitors

New report suggests elite UK quintet may need to focus on mid-market work

Nov 1 2022 9:36am
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10 inspirational Black lawyers

7BR marketing exec Christianah Omobosola Babajide pays homage to her favourite legal heroes

Oct 31 2022 2:08pm
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How lawyers help their clients through economic uncertainty

TLT’s Ainslie Benzie tells us why the firm’s strap-line, ‘For what comes next’, is more appropriate than ever

Oct 31 2022 10:07am

Legal Cheek launches Hong Kong law firm guide

New careers resource features nearly 50 law firms on newly-launched HK website

Oct 27 2022 10:50am
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Nearly two-thirds of legal contracts are ‘gender biased’, new research finds

Nearly two-thirds of legal contracts are 'gender biased', new research finds

Oct 27 2022 9:21am
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Raab returns as Lord Chancellor in Rishi reshuffle

Brandon Lewis out weeks after striking barrister pay deal

Oct 26 2022 10:59am
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How I came to negotiate multi-million-pound deals

Shoosmiths’ Michelle Craven-Faulkner shares her career journey from in-house transport lawyer to contract expert

Oct 26 2022 10:15am

Ex-Eversheds trainee banned from profession following sexual assault convictions

Thomas Hagyard was jailed for eight years last October

Oct 26 2022 8:57am

Rooney’s law firm Brabners launches ‘Wagatha’ podcast

Lawyers spill the tea on that libel trial

Oct 25 2022 11:04am
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Bakers confirms SQE maintenance grant of up to £17k

Also boosts GDL and LPC support

Oct 25 2022 8:37am
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Inside track: Completing a training contract at a global law firm

Ahead of Wednesday's virtual student event with Ashurst, Legal Cheek Careers speaks to trainee solicitor and panellist Asha Owen-Adams

Oct 24 2022 2:57pm

Will Clifford Chance wave the Wharf goodbye?

Magic Circle player reportedly eyeing new Square Mile digs

Oct 24 2022 10:18am
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