Tag: City law firms

City grad recruiters slam academic’s claim that law firm diversity schemes are just for show

Dr Louise Ashley says schemes offer only 'illusion of change', but new entry level hiring practices tell a different story

Mar 7 2023 8:43am
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Ropes & Gray lawyer roasts Netflix hit show’s portrayal of City law life

“I couldn’t help but laugh over much how they got wrong on the practice of corporate law”

Sep 6 2022 11:39am
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Legal aid: Are City lawyers best placed to plug the gap?

Shadow Justice Sec David Lammy's suggestion BigLaw should up pro bono efforts prompts split on Twitter

Sep 29 2021 11:38am

‘Should I do a law degree if I want to be a solicitor?’

I would love to study English and then convert to law -- but I’m worried about an additional year of study and costs

Aug 24 2021 12:08pm

City firms publish strong financial results despite Covid disruption

Revenue rises at HSF, Eversheds, Fieldfisher and Kennedys

Jul 14 2021 10:06am

City law firm partner struck off for exaggerating billings

Tracey Ann Sheehan ordered to pay costs of £51,615

Jun 14 2021 11:45am

15 City law firms sign social mobility action plan

Outfits to offer mentoring to aspiring lawyers from disadvantaged backgrounds

Feb 17 2021 8:51am

Law Society: Reserve vac scheme and TC spots for disabled aspiring lawyers

City law firms also encouraged to run more part-time training contracts

Nov 10 2020 11:20am

City law firms repay government furlough money

Norton Rose Fulbright, Herbert Smith Freehills and Osborne Clarke wind back cost-cutting measures after performance exceeds expectations

Oct 15 2020 9:22am

Over half of City law firm partners went to private school

Solicitors from lower socio-economic backgrounds take around 18 months longer to make partner, major report focusing on 10 top outfits finds

Sep 25 2020 11:38am

8 City law firms among most family-friendly employers

DWF and Pinsent Masons make top ten -- again

Sep 7 2020 1:00pm

9 City law firms make gender equality employer list

Recognised for creating workplace environments inclusive of women

Jul 30 2020 11:36am

Top black journalist heckled at City law diversity event speaks out

Exclusive: Afua Hirsch says she was branded a 'fascist' by attendee, who host firm confirms was not an employee

Jul 9 2020 9:13am

Hogan Lovells makes training contract offers early as it cancels summer vacation schemes

Exclusive: Some candidates offered winter vacation scheme places

Apr 9 2020 11:22am

City law firms give insights into SQE plans

Legal Cheek-BARBRI super-exam survey results revealed

Apr 9 2020 10:30am