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How a serial tech entrepreneur is transforming a global law firm

Legal Cheek’s Will Holmes sits down with Gerard Frith, Taylor Wessing’s Entrepreneur in Residence, to discuss how technology is changing the legal profession

Sep 30 2022 10:11am

Life as a junior lawyer at one of Ireland’s leading law firms

We speak to two junior lawyers about their time at McCann FitzGerald LLP ahead of next month's Legal Cheek Virtual Irish Law Fair

Sep 29 2022 11:54am

How law students can boost their employability

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with John Watkins, ULaw’s director of employability, ahead of next week’s in-person workshops and networking evening in London

Sep 28 2022 12:36pm

Excellence in commercial real estate — a case study on Edinburgh’s St James Quarter

CMS real estate of counsel Roland Smyth offers insight into CMS’ recent work on St James Quarter in Edinburgh, ahead of his appearance at our virtual student event tomorrow

Sep 27 2022 11:02am

Ahead of the curve: How law firms are preparing their clients for the next big thing

Osborne Clarke’s Catherine Hammon explains how she got into digital transformation and why being a knowledge lawyer means always staying one step ahead

Sep 26 2022 12:59pm

How to shape the future as a tech lawyer

M&A lawyer and UK head of Linklaters’ technology sector Derek Tong discusses his experience helping tech companies realise their ground-breaking visions for the future

Sep 23 2022 1:40pm
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The SQE: 5 key questions answered

A panel of legal education experts look at some of the important issues facing students seeking to qualify through the new regime

Sep 23 2022 9:26am

What went down at the Clifford Chance x Legal Cheek ESG event

Lucy Sallows takes to TikTok to share her experience of attending our first hybrid student event

Sep 22 2022 10:29am

Life as an international lawyer in Hong Kong

Highfliers from the Hong Kong offices of Clifford Chance, Linklaters, White & Case and ULaw discuss what it’s like working in Asia’s world city

Sep 21 2022 10:52am

Different cultures, different projects: Life on international secondment with a Magic Circle law firm

Time overseas is a prized opportunity among trainees. But what is it actually like, how much support are secondees given and what are the high points and challenges? We asked two A&O secondees about their experiences so far

Sep 20 2022 10:49am

Diversity and wellbeing — a Magic Circle firm’s perspective

From employee networks to bring your dog to work days, Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan explains how this top law firm is focused on building a more inclusive work environment for all staff

Sep 16 2022 10:07am

A day in the life of a crypto lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Albert Weatherill explains how he got into digital currencies and discusses the cutting-edge work he does for clients in the space

Sep 15 2022 10:33am

Is now the time to dual-qualify?

As US firms become an increasing presence in the UK market, ULaw tutor, criminal advocate and attorney-at-law (California), Matthew Nash highlights some of the advantages of the law school's new US Bar Preparation Course

Sep 13 2022 10:42am

Want to be a shipping and trade lawyer? Develop quick thinking, resilience and geopolitical awareness

Clyde & Co partner, Eleanor Coates, offers insight into the world of marine and trade disputes, ahead of her appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

Sep 12 2022 12:11pm

The role of a restructuring lawyer amid global economic uncertainty

Weil partner Neil Devaney on helping clients in difficulty, not shying away from ‘tough conversations’ and why the firm is well positioned to ride the ups and downs to come

Sep 8 2022 10:23am

What does ESG mean for disputes lawyers?

Carla Lewis, senior associate in arbitration, economic sanctions and public international law at Clifford Chance, reveals how the growing awareness of environment, social and governance principles (ESG) is changing her work as a disputes lawyer

Sep 7 2022 9:09am

Sustainability and what it means to law firms

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Mills & Reeve sustainability manager Jessica Wilkes-Ball to discuss the rise of ESG up the corporate agenda

Aug 25 2022 12:51pm
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The SQE: one year on

SRA policy mangers join BPP’s head of outreach and student recruitment to explore what we have learned so far -- and what’s still to come

Aug 24 2022 11:59am

The opportunities awaiting aspiring lawyers in Leeds

A panel of solicitors and legal education experts come together to explore the opportunities for aspiring lawyers in the legal hub of the North

Aug 5 2022 10:23am

Birmingham lawyers share their secrets to success

A panel of experts answer questions and give advice on networking, work experience, choosing the right firm, quality of work, the SQE and more

Aug 4 2022 3:40pm
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5 important points to remember about the SQE

Speakers from The College of Legal Practice, Acuity Law and Shoosmiths came together to discuss how the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is offering future lawyers greater flexibility

Jul 21 2022 10:29am