Author: Lydia Fontes

Aaliyah Freemantle, a trainee solicitor at Howard Kennedy, talks about her involvement in the firm’s social events and diversity networks, and the opportunities they’ve opened up for her along the way

Hours targets, client demands and chasing that bonus

Launches in Texas

Chloe Budd discusses training at Travers Smith, the firm’s international strategy and what her clients are talking to her about at the moment

The Legal Cheek team speculate on what 2025 will bring the legal profession -- listen now 🎙️

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

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

It’s giving… season 💁‍♀️

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

Comes amid fancy refurb

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

ULaw’s Guy Grayson discusses his varied career

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

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

Dream secondment?

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

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

From AI to interest rates -- lawyers have their say

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

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

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