Author: Sophie Dillon

Alistair Watson

Why life as a planning lawyer is worlds apart from learning land law

Al Watson, Taylor Wessing’s head of UK planning and environment, discusses data centre real estate, early morning starts and how to plan for the future

Sep 13 2024 9:33am
Sidley partner Sarah Lainchbury

What it takes to be a successful commercial litigator

Sidley partner Sarah Lainchbury discusses the importance of being organised, the firm's social mobility initiatives, and how her pet dog has supported her career

Sep 12 2024 8:35am
Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan

Inside one Magic Circle firm’s push for diversity and inclusion

Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan discusses her career path, shares insights into life as a disputes lawyer, and explains how the firm is integrating D&I

Sep 10 2024 10:59am

Why intellectual property law is the ideal path for science-minded aspiring lawyers

Aaron Cole, senior associate at Ashurst, discusses moving from New Zealand, life as a digital-age IP lawyer, and exploring quaint English towns

Sep 9 2024 10:44am
Clyde & Co lawyer Arina Naumova

How to successfully make the move from trainee to junior associate

Clyde & Co’s Arina Naumova reflects on her training contract and the lessons she learned along the way

Sep 4 2024 1:55pm

The life of a renewable energy lawyer at Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance senior associate Samiha Bham discusses why she qualified into energy and infrastructure, and why the industry is shifting.

Sep 2 2024 12:09pm
Carly Mather partner at Lewis Silkin

Inside the life of an employment lawyer 

Carly Mather, partner at Lewis Silkin, discusses her work, life at the firm and its rapid expansion across the North of England

Aug 29 2024 12:10pm
Salaries

White & Case raises NQ pay to £175k

17% increase for newly qualified solicitors in London

Aug 1 2024 11:22am
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Meet the lawyer flying the flag for Bristol’s thriving legal scene

Simmons & Simmons' Caroline Turner-Inskip reflects on the wide-ranging benefits of building a legal career in the South West

May 23 2024 9:27am
careers SQE Hub

How the SQE is forging new pathways into the profession

BPP’s Head of Client Development, Liz Ritter, talks apprenticeships, exam performance and ‘teething problems' with the new route

May 14 2024 9:12am
careers SQE Hub

Meet the law school empowering future lawyers through ‘collaborative learning’

Head of Department James Catchpole discusses The City Law School’s unique approach to SQE training ahead of LegalEdCon 2024

May 7 2024 11:30am

How one law school is planning to fill junior lawyers’ learning gaps

Director of Professional Development at ULaw, Jim Moser, explains the missing links in legal training and how the education giant is tackling them

May 2 2024 8:35am

‘AI will do the heavy lifting so lawyers can do the heavy thinking’

LexisNexis’ Matthew Leopold discusses its latest AI offering and how it will likely impact the legal industry

Apr 23 2024 11:12am
careers SQE Hub

How one law school is embracing technology to bring SQE success

BARBRI’s Jody Tranter discusses how the law school’s innovative approach helps create bespoke learning experiences for its students

Apr 22 2024 9:45am
mental health

IBA releases guidance for law schools to safeguard student mental health

Wellbeing issues should not be sign of weakness, says International Bar Association

Mar 18 2024 8:14am

9 influential women lawyers who shaped the legal industry

Recognising achievements on International Women's Day

Mar 8 2024 10:13am

The must-follow lawfluencers for 2024

Spice up your feed with these social media pros 🔥

Mar 6 2024 7:41am

What to expect as a paralegal

Legal Cheek explains...

Feb 29 2024 9:10am

Revealed: What law firms pay their solicitor apprentices

School leavers starting on up to £28k

Feb 28 2024 8:58am
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How to overcome disappointing first year law school grades

Oxford law postgrad and Legal Cheek writer Sophie Dillon offers up her top tips

Feb 23 2024 8:56am