Author: Legal Cheek

How can I best prepare for life at a ‘notoriously busy’ US firm?
I’m moving from a mid-tier outfit and want to hit the ground running

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Shearman & Sterling keeps 13 out of 16 qualifying trainees
A score of 81%

Lawyer jailed for 18 years after smashing chair over judge’s head following ‘minor’ disagreement
The incident occurred in Pakistan
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Ban for trainee solicitor who turned up to police station with cocaine
Drove there while over the alcohol limit, according to SRA decision

Arrest warrant issued for barrister who harassed solicitor
Dr Aisha Bijlani allegedly bombarded Richard Howlett with emails, some abusive, after refusing to take her case pro bono

Law graduate claims good looks ruined her career
Too attractive for a training contract?
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The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend
Thomas Longstaff
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Cleary Gottlieb makes London paralegals redundant
Trainees to take on additional work

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Profession gears up for Future of Legal Education and Training Conference 2019
Richard Susskind and Julie Brannan lead high profile speaker roster for next Wednesday’s event at Kings Place London

Pawsitive energy: Gowling WLG drafts in dogs to help de-stress lawyers
On Mental Health Awareness Week
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Herbert Smith Freehills sets ‘bold’ 35% gender partnership target
As Gowling WLG and Simmons & Simmons reveal strong female representation in latest promotion rounds