Tag: Solicitors

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

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

Ashurst targets 35% ethnic minority and 13% Black trainees
New targets to be met by 2026

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

Ban for trainee solicitor who altered emails in attempt to ‘keep up with work’
Actions undermine public trust in profession, says regulator

White & Case records 78% trainee retention rate
New recruits start on £130k

Burges boosts Bristol NQ lawyer pay to £60k
Matches Osborne Clarke with extra 15% 💷

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

Junior solicitor fined over ‘threatening’ tweets to MPs
Ex-Shoosmiths associate admits inciting abuse against politicians after SRA investigation

Should future lawyers avoid wearing brown shoes?
Unwritten rule touches a nerve

Slaughters joins magic circle rivals in upping trainee pay
Second boost this year

‘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 👫

SQE provider BARBRI launches diversity project with law firms, universities and charity
£75k pledged so far to help broaden entry into legal profession

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

A Clifford Chance future trainee picks out the key commercial awareness points from our ESG event
Will Holmes hears from three of the magic circle firm’s lawyers and the global director of inclusion

Former City lawyer jailed over £600k frauds
Joshua Brien previously worked for the Commonwealth Secretariat and US law firm Cooley

Debevoise follows MoFo with London office vaccine mandate
New policy applies to staff and visitors 💉

My life as a digital rights and assets lawyer
Richard McMorris, who heads Bird & Bird’s newly formed Digital Rights & Assets practice group, highlights the qualities he thinks are required to succeed

Hogan Lovells posts 92% trainee retention rate
One NQ on fixed term deal

Shearman steps up NQ talent battle with improved £145k salary
Second sizeable rise this year