Author: Divyansh Sharma
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/philip-withey-1_720-360x190.png)
What finance lawyers really do
Womble Bond Dickinson’s Philip Withey on the lifecycle of a banking deal and how he stays commercially aware
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-1-360x190.png)
‘Your journey to partnership starts on day one as a trainee’
Baker McKenzie’s Hannah Luqmani talks career progression, client relationships and walking on chocolate
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ropes-lead-360x190.jpg)
My experience as a Black junior lawyer in the City
Ropes & Gray’s Kwasi Yeboah on training at a US law firm and how the profession can become more inclusive
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ravi-pic-360x190.jpg)
Commercial awareness: What is it and how to get it?
Good lawyers are the ones who truly understand their clients
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Paul-Maddock-approved-360x190.jpg)
Applying for training contracts? Be sure to bring your ‘genuine self’ to interviews
DWF’s Paul Maddock reflects on his career and how the profession is becoming more inclusive
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Headshot-3-360x190.jpg)
4 commercial awareness hacks from a graduate recruitment expert
Shoosmiths’ Laura Hartigan on navigating law firm websites and the importance of podcasts
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BCLP-lead-360x190.jpg)
‘London’s skyscrapers inspired me to become a real estate lawyer’
BCLP's Daniel Burnand talks office space and what ESG means for his clients
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/william.bryson_meta-1-360x190.jpg)
How I help clients navigate the world of AI
Bird & Bird senior associate Will Bryson discusses his work in the firm’s tech transactions team
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mike-Kennedy-5595-2-360x190.jpg)
My journey from paralegal to lawtech expert
Addleshaw Goddard’s innovation manager reflects on his path into law and what AI means for lawyers
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OC-LEAD-360x190.jpg)
An employment partner offers her views on hybrid working, AI and career breaks
Osborne Clarke’s Olivia Sinfield reflects on her work and why raising a family has made her a better lawyer
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CP-Photo-2-360x190.jpg)
Why I chose to train at a US law firm in London
Morrison Foerster associate Carlotta Pregnolato reflects on her journey from trainee to NQ associate
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tait_j_cropped_high_res_15518-360x190.jpg)
The lowdown on life at a leading US law firm in London
Willkie partner Jennifer Tait speaks about life in the capital markets group
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RPC-360x190.jpg)
What life as a commercial insurance lawyer looks like
RPC associate David Healey discusses his work in the firm's Professional and Financial Risks team
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Wing-Mark-HiRes-360x190.jpg)
Meet the City lawyer helping clients navigate risk
Clyde & Co partner Mark Wing talks insurance, AI and crumbling concrete
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Nitesh-Rewatkar-360x190.jpg)
‘Securing an SQE scholarship helped me realise my solicitor dream’
Legal Cheek Careers catches up with BARBRI winner and trainee solicitor Nitesh Rewatkar
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PETER_CRISP_2-360x190.jpg)
Chasing a training contract? Here are four hot topics you need to know about
From ChatGPT to the SQE, ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the major talking points among aspiring lawyers
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AdobeStock_253117715-360x190.jpeg)
How tech is changing legal research
Stephanie Lawrence, Product Manager at LexisNexis UK, speaks about AI and how it helps her team create more user-friendly tools for lawyers and law students
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hJdmCeRY-360x190.jpeg)
Life as a Black junior lawyer at a Magic Circle law firm
Linklaters associate Bam Thomas reflects on City law’s efforts to improve ethnic and racial diversity across its workforces
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Macs-lead-360x190.jpg)
How Macfarlanes is working to make law firm careers more accessible
Macfarlanes’ early legal careers senior manager Catherine Morgan-Guest speaks about the firm’s initiatives to broaden their recruitment pool
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BHM-360x190.jpeg)
Opening doors to Black lawyers: How Shearman & Sterling is building a more inclusive workforce
A look inside the top US firm’s paid internship programme
![](https://www.legalcheek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/kenny-eliason-nZJBt4gQlKI-unsplash-360x190.jpg)
Inside one of the most followed law firm grad rec Instagram accounts
From office insights to application tips -- here’s why Shoosmiths' popular Insta account is a must-follow for aspiring lawyers