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Money talks: Weil Gotshal continues 100% trainee retention after cash boost

Did the recent NQ pay rise to £100k sway their decision?

Jan 14 2016 1:32pm

Gove calls make-or-break meeting in bid to resolve crime legal aid dispute

Four lawyer lobbying groups will meet Justice Secretary -- but Law Society and Bar Council are in the cold

Jul 22 2015 12:27pm

From Legal Cheek blogger to RPC trainee: how doing something a bit different can help you land a TC

Flora Duguid wasn't afraid to take some chances to bolster her CV

Jul 13 2015 7:03pm

Five Legal Market Predictions For 2013

1. More firms to stop paying students’ law school fees Clarke Willmott’s November decision to...

Jan 2 2013 2:13pm

From pupil to junior barrister: My journey and top tips for aspiring barristers

Vishnu Patel talks his career to date, High Court trials and pupillage pointers

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Building your network and shaping your firm’s culture as a trainee

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

2 days ago
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App-based workers and the Employment Rights Bill — challenges, prospects and future reform

Durham law graduate Joseph Birdsall analyses the new Employment Rights Bill and what it means for platform workers in the UK

Nov 11 2024 8:20am
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From trainee to NQ: A journey to becoming an associate at a top US law firm in London

On the cusp of qualifying, Morrison Foerster’s Lewis Ball talks headline deals, varied training and the firm’s super-friendly culture

Nov 7 2024 11:22am

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

How one leading US law firm is investing in inclusivity

Beverley Sorsby, HR director at Ropes & Gray, shares insights into the firm’s commitment to diversity, its distinctive culture, and the qualities it seeks in prospective trainees

Nov 1 2024 9:14am

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
Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons

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

Oct 4 2024 8:58am
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Thriving in law school: A graduate’s secrets to success

The University of Law graduate Nashreen Ahmed shares her unique perspective on navigating legal education, transitioning between university programmes, and building a successful foundation for a career in law

Oct 3 2024 9:58am
Kate Watkins solicitor Mills & Reeve

Why the best trainees are inquisitive thinkers who see the bigger picture

Mills & Reeve partner Kate Watkins reflects on her career as an employment lawyer, the impact of her in-house experience, and why her trainees never handle bundling

Oct 1 2024 11:10am
Kerry Smith

How to secure a training contract: insider tips from a careers expert

A quick-fire Q&A with Kerry Smith, careers consultant at The University of Law

Sep 27 2024 9:55am
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