Tag: Freshfields
EXCLUSIVE: Former bosses of ULaw and Kaplan combine with magic circle duo to launch new ‘challenger’ law school
They’re targeting the SQE market
Freshfields considers fining mega-earning partners 20% of their income for misconduct
Reported plan follows resignation of scandal-hit Ryan Beckwith
Kirkland & Ellis’ Gherkin home named London’s most Instagrammable skyscraper
Host of law firm buildings feature in top ten list
Freshfields partner resigns as SDT upholds one allegation of misconduct — but avoids ban
Ryan Beckwith, who had been accused of engaging in sexual activity with intoxicated junior colleague, fined £35,000 and ordered to pay £235,000 in costs
Legal sector dominates social mobility power list
Top ten spots for Baker McKenzie, Linklaters and BCLP
Manchester University professor and Freshfields innovation chief to speak at LegalEdCon North
Duo will join SQE creators at January event
Disciplinary tribunal against Freshfields partner told of ‘drinking culture’
Ryan Beckwith accused of engaging in sexual activity with a junior colleague without her consent
Exclusive: City law firm ‘consortium’ prepares to appoint super-exam prep course provider
Linklaters latest to join influential group
Summer vac scheme round-up: Ball games, boat tours and a bountiful supply of bubbly
Which City player won the summer's wooing-war?
Vlogging future City trainee solicitor reveals how to secure a vac scheme the ‘easy way’
Ali Obeid has interned at a number of top outfits
Manchester Uni law students design app to field out-of-hours legal advice centre enquiries
Hits online shelves later this year
6 City law firms secure spots on LGBT ‘Top Global Employers’ list
Stonewall index celebrates businesses inclusion efforts
Aspiring lawyers shouldn’t lose sight of the basics
A panel of experts discuss coding, AI and how soft skills remain paramount
Open thread: What are magic circle firms REALLY paying their newly qualified lawyers?
Help us fill the gaps by sharing your insider salary info below the line
Nearly a third of magic circle trainees went to Oxbridge
This despite making up less than 1% of each year’s graduating class
Event: Secrets to Success Manchester — with BCLP, Freshfields, Pinsent Masons and ULaw
This Wednesday in Manchester
SDT refuses to drop case against Freshfields partner accused of sexual misconduct
Ryan Beckwith previously argued charges were beyond regulator's remit
Profession prepares for big changes in training of lawyers
Scrapping of LPC, shift to apprenticeships and focus on tech prompt enthusiasm and anxiety in equal measure
Freshfields becomes second magic circle firm to bump GDL maintenance grant to £10,000
Just weeks after boosting NQ pay to £100,000
Freshfields partner on ‘indefinite leave’ ahead of disciplinary hearing
Allegations remain unknown