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Leading with purpose: How one lawyer is transforming her firm into a more responsible business

Sally Dallow, from Womble Bond Dickinson, shares her career journey and reflects on her latest role at the international firm

4 days ago

Charlotte Proudman’s incredible David v Goliath win

The Legal Cheek team discusses the big legal news stories of last week -- listen now 🎙️

Dec 16 2024 8:31am
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Legal gift guide: what to get the lawyer in your life this Christmas

It’s giving… season 💁‍♀️

Dec 13 2024 8:47am

Top feminist barrister blasts BSB after ‘Boys Club’ tweet charges dropped

Dr Charlotte Proudman criticises regulator as ‘unfit for purpose’ after tribunal dismisses disciplinary case

Dec 12 2024 11:56am
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White & Case’s London office suffers minor flood 

Comes amid fancy refurb

Dec 12 2024 9:32am
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‘Boys club’ tweet lands top feminist barrister in disciplinary hearing

Bar Standards Board goes head-to-head with Charlotte Proudman, who accuses them of gender discrimination and double standards

Dec 11 2024 2:18pm
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From Magic Circle lawyer to supporting the next generation as a law lecturer

ULaw’s Guy Grayson discusses his varied career

Dec 2 2024 12:24pm

Legal charity shares stories of people facing court alone in Christmas fundraising appeal

Support Through Court provides assistance to individuals navigating the legal system without legal representation

Nov 29 2024 8:53am
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‘I studied distance learning and aced SQE1. Here’s how I did it.’

SQE student Brian Okwaisie discusses balancing revision strategies and why he chose BPP

Nov 25 2024 2:13pm

How one lawyer swapped the West End stage for global disputes 

Reed Smith’s Laura-May Scott discusses the dramatic pull of contentious work and her advice for aspiring solicitors

Nov 22 2024 8:37am

How corporate law firms work: 5 things you need to know

Shoosmiths lawyers explore how law firms integrate into the business ecosystem, collaborate with in-house legal teams, and secure and retain clients

Nov 21 2024 7:51am

Top commercial awareness topics to watch for this training contract application season

From AI to interest rates -- lawyers have their say

Nov 19 2024 8:16am
Ravi Chopra

A top US law firm partner talks client relationships, commercial trends and the importance of ‘finding your tribe’

We sit down with Goodwin Procter's Ravi Chopra to explore his journey in law

Nov 11 2024 3:40pm

My unique path to becoming a lawyer at a leading personal injury law firm

Fletchers legal executive, Libby Ansbro, shares insights on her non-traditional path into law, exploring university alternatives and the invaluable skills she’s honed at the firm

Nov 6 2024 8:42am

Meet the medical negligence lawyer helping clients rebuild after life-changing injuries

Irwin Mitchell partner Emma Rush talks making a difference, the road to partnership and her advice for students

Nov 4 2024 8:15am
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Beyond SQE: The must-have skills to thrive as a junior lawyer

Andrea Spears discusses the differences between academic life and legal practice and how BARBRI aims to bridge this gap

Oct 30 2024 10:05am

Pro bono in action: How one global law firm is making a lasting impact

Pinsent Masons senior associate Meghan Higgins on the importance of pro bono and the skills it teaches junior lawyers

Oct 29 2024 8:39am
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Burges Salmon boosts Bristol NQ solicitor salaries to £72,000

Rises in Edinburgh and trainees too

Oct 23 2024 8:51am
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From Leeds car parks to Singapore power stations: How global growth is unlocking new opportunities for one firm’s lawyers

Addleshaw Goddard partner Graeme Warburton discusses the outfit’s international expansion

Oct 10 2024 8:42am

Courts, copyright and crypto: The life of an IP litigator

Bird & Bird associate Ning-Ning Li shares her journey from a science background to a legal career, the crucial role of attention to detail, and her involvement in one of world’s biggest Bitcoin legal battles

Oct 8 2024 7:44am