Author: Lydia Fontes
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
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
Burges Salmon boosts Bristol NQ solicitor salaries to £72,000
Rises in Edinburgh and trainees too
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
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
The diverse work of a Bristol finance lawyer
From pandemic business support to advising on solar mini-grids in Lesotho, Burges Salmon associate Luke Addison reflects on his career so far
My life as a charity lawyer
Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons discusses the values at the heart of the firm, the big issues impacting the charity sector and how to make the most of your training contract
5 things we learnt about life as a private equity lawyer
A panel of Weil’s private equity lawyers discuss working with top-level clients, the biggest challenges they have faced in their career, and what we’re going to see in this practice area over the next 12 months
Shoosmiths in 5 Instagram posts
From the firm’s history and core values to unique office perks, here’s everything you need to know about Shoosmiths in five posts from its popular early careers Instagram page
Addleshaws pushes NQ lawyer pay to £100k
Rises in regions too
A top tutor’s advice for students anxious about the SQE
BARBRI’s Emily Allen discusses the perks of flexible learning, the importance of downtime and the challenges of exam prep
Inside the world of a finance lawyer at a leading US firm’s London office
Willkie partner Komal Raina shares her career journey, insights into 2025 market trends and the career advice she thinks everyone should hear
Meet the Magic Circle space sector lawyer
Linklaters counsel Tom Capon discusses the rapid growth of the space industry, sustainability, and the advantages of having a broad career
Working in debt capital markets, insights from an associate
Hogan Lovells' associate Kaushik Karunakaran shares his career journey, insights into this key area of finance and the importance of a supportive firm culture
The A&O Shearman merger from a trainee’s perspective
A&O Shearman trainee Kush Patel discusses his first year as a trainee, the opportunities presented by the A&O Shearman merger and his advice for aspiring solicitors
RPC expands solicitor apprenticeship programme to London
10 spots available