Tag: US law firms
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‘I studied law for the first time when preparing for the SQE – and I wouldn’t change a thing’
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with US law firm trainee Ellen Swarbrick to talk SQE, career change and TCs
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The lowdown on life at a leading US law firm in London
Willkie partner Jennifer Tait speaks about life in the capital markets group
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5 tips to secure a City TC
Future trainee Anuja Venkataramani offers advice to lawyer hopefuls
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What are the hours like at US law firms in London — are they different to Magic Circle firms?
Aspiring lawyer requires advice
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‘You are online 24/7’: Paul Hastings associate goes viral with list of ‘non-negotiable expectations’
US firm says presentation slide, which surfaced online, does ‘not reflect the views of the firm or its partners’
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What it takes to make partner at a US firm’s London office
Goodwin Procter partner Ravi Chopra opens up about his motivations for pursuing a career in international corporate law
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British firms cannot avoid the Wolves of Law Street
An American culture is coming for the politer British model, warns our anonymous City insider
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US firm trainee: ‘Should I pay off my student loan in one go?’
'Qualification is by no means a given'
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EXCLUSIVE: Law firm launches ‘work bus’ (April fool!)
'Work from a bus is the new work from home', says Scott, Howard & Malone managing partner
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Ashurst and Ropes & Gray reveal spring trainee retention scores
Strong results of 85% and 100%
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Akin Gump announces big bonuses for London lawyers
Up to £104k in year-end and one-time special rewards
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Revealed: The extreme working hours of big-paying US law firms in London
Some junior lawyers are finishing work after 11pm most nights
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Big law firms love LinkedIn and YouTube, research finds
Twitter not so much
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Life at a US law firm in London
Weil partner James Harvey gives insights into the realities of work at a US outfit and demystifies the complex phenomenon of SPACs
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Get jabbed before coming to the office, US firms tell lawyers
Davis Polk and Ropes & Gray to disable ID cards of unvaccinated employees, reports claim
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Gibson Dunn hikes London junior lawyer salaries to £145k
Covington raises NQ rates to £128k
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Goodwin ups London NQ pay to £147k — second rise this year
Up 7% from £137,500
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Magic circle vs US MoneyLaw: An associate’s perspective
One City lawyer sets out some of the factors they took into consideration before making the switch 🇬🇧 ➡️ 🇺🇸
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MoneyLaw war reignites as Milbank raises London NQ lawyer pay to $200,000
Weaker dollar obscures effect of rises in UK -- but salary battle is back with a bang! 💥
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US law firms hand London associates spring bonuses of up to £47k
Milbank, Skadden, Paul Hastings and Goodwin Procter splash the cash 🤑