Tag: Solicitors

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

College of Legal Practice strikes SQE training deal with Solent Law School
Tie-up will see super-exam prep offered as optional LLB module

From The Gherkin to Gotham: Kirkland & Ellis to leave iconic London home after 15 years
US titan strikes deal on new 'Gotham City' skyscraper

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

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

‘Is it acceptable to take all my annual leave as a trainee?’
One Legal Cheek reader seeks guidance on holiday etiquette

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

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

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’

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

Trainee solicitor pay reaches £62.5k in the City
Davis Polk tops rookie remuneration table

‘I completed my training contract remotely while pregnant’
Skylar McKeith reflects on an ‘eventful’ past year and a half

Hit billing targets and earn £150k, Orrick tells London NQs
Discretionary bonuses bring pay parity across London and US offices

SRA rebukes hedge fund lawyer for punching fashion designer at opera
Row over empty seat

‘Pls fix, thx’: Is this the latest junior lawyer social media trend?
Rookies share pics correcting docs from weird and wonderful places

Now live: The 2022 Firms Most List
Go-to student guide for over 100 top law firms

Goodwin boosts London trainee pay by 14% to £57,000
First years receive £52,000 -- up 13%

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

Mishcon launches in Hong Kong ahead of stock market flotation
New overseas outpost follows 'combination' with UK outfit Taylor Vinters

BPP unveils SQE course details
Exclusive: Starting from £9.5k for law grads, excluding exam fees