Tag: Solicitors

From part-time retail college job to supporting big retailers on business

RPC associate Jaleela Johnson reflects on her career journey so far and considers the latest developments in the retail sector

Sep 23 2021 2:35pm

Slaughter and May appoints first female leader

Deborah Finkler takes up newly-created managing partner role next spring

Sep 23 2021 10:34am

What makes a good ESG lawyer?

Being a team player and an ‘all-rounder’ will put you in good stead, says Osborne Clarke partner and head of environment Matthew Germain

Sep 22 2021 3:05pm

How to build real connections in a virtual world — a junior lawyer’s perspective

Mishcon associate Simona Corcoz reflects on bonding with her new team amidst the pandemic and shares advice based on what she learnt along the way

Sep 22 2021 10:31am

Ashurst targets 35% ethnic minority and 13% Black trainees

New targets to be met by 2026

Sep 22 2021 9:32am

My journey from trainee to commercial real estate partner

BCLP’s Justine Oldale speaks to Legal Cheek’s Phoebe Mather about her path to partnership and the changes she’s witnessed along the way

Sep 21 2021 2:11pm

Ban for trainee solicitor who altered emails in attempt to ‘keep up with work’

Actions undermine public trust in profession, says regulator

Sep 21 2021 12:39pm

White & Case records 78% trainee retention rate

New recruits start on £130k

Sep 21 2021 11:44am

Burges boosts Bristol NQ lawyer pay to £60k

Matches Osborne Clarke with extra 15% 💷

Sep 21 2021 9:37am

My work as a cyber risk lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright lifer Steven Hadwin discusses working on some of the most high-profile data breaches covered by the press

Sep 20 2021 2:21pm

Junior solicitor fined over ‘threatening’ tweets to MPs

Ex-Shoosmiths associate admits inciting abuse against politicians after SRA investigation

Sep 20 2021 10:28am

Should future lawyers avoid wearing brown shoes?

Unwritten rule touches a nerve

Sep 20 2021 9:37am

‘Can I bring my girlfriend on my international secondment?’

We've been living apart for some time and would both be miserable having to be separated again 👫

Sep 17 2021 10:08am

SQE provider BARBRI launches diversity project with law firms, universities and charity

£75k pledged so far to help broaden entry into legal profession

Sep 17 2021 9:09am

Life as a lawyer in a new era of digital accountability

Linklaters disputes partner Ben Packer discusses the regulation of online harms and why it’s set to be a growth area

Sep 16 2021 11:48am