Author: Anuja Venkataramani

A newly qualified lawyer on six-seat training contracts and why communication is key
Burges Salmon’s Liam Edwards discusses his varied work in the firm’s projects department

From Battersea Power Station to the Chinese Embassy – the varied life of a global real estate lawyer
Taylor Wessing partner Leona Ahmed discusses her life at the firm

A finance lawyer’s journey from trainee to partner
Weil’s Patrick Brendon discusses his busy day-to-day and using secondments to broaden one’s horizons

My journey from medicine and neuroscience to City law – via the BBC
Ashurst partner Sunny Kumar discusses his varied career

You don’t need a tech background to thrive as a tech lawyer
Hogan Lovells’ associate James Sharp on why he’s happy being known as ‘blockchain guy’

How one Magic Circle firm is approaching diversity and inclusion
Slaughter and May partner Jane Edwarde discusses the firm’s focus on creating a supportive and welcoming culture

5 tips to secure a City TC
Future trainee Anuja Venkataramani offers advice to lawyer hopefuls

A Magic Circle associate gives their take on AI and what it means for would-be lawyers
Clifford Chance’s Arnav Joshi discusses his day-to-day in the firm’s Tech//Digital team

Life in capital markets – a junior lawyer’s perspective
Howard Kennedy’s Alexander Wood discusses his busy work-life and making the step from paralegal to associate

A&O reveals 93% trainee retention rate
Magic Circle firm keeps 37 of its 40 autumn qualifiers