Tag: Solicitors

Law firms continue to repay government furlough cash
Burges Salmon follows moves made by Eversheds and Dentons

Key commercial awareness talking points for future lawyers
Courtesy of experts from Baker McKenzie, BCLP, Ropes & Gray and ULaw

Herbert Smith Freehills targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2030
Follows 2025 aim set by CMS

How tech is driving change in the legal sector
A pair of Simmons & Simmons lawyers give an insight into the opportunities and challenges presented by legal technology

Law school enters SQE market with £3k prep course
QLTS School package covers both SQE1 and SQE2; with exam fees it will slash total cost of qualifying as a solicitor to just over £7k; students can pay more for additional support

What the Green Economy has in store for lawyers
A pair of White & Case associates give their takes on where the global economy is headed and the growth areas of the future

Ex-Eversheds Sutherland legal assistant banned after faking manager’s signature
On CILEx application

The pandemic’s long-lasting impact on the way lawyers work
Shoosmiths associate Dan Goddard discusses agile working, tech and joining the firm just before the first lockdown

DWF launches lawtech training seat geared towards STEM grads
Six-month pilot launches in February 2021

How tech is transforming the legal sector
A panel of Ashurst lawyers share their thoughts

Ex-Freshfields partner wins High Court appeal against misconduct finding
The SDT’s decision to fine Ryan Beckwith £35,000 has been quashed

Legal profession making ‘significant progress’ on diversity — but top roles remain a problem
Lawyers disproportionately likely to come from privileged backgrounds, report finds

The global pandemic and its impact on employment law
Burges Salmon employment lawyers explain how they navigate ever-shifting coronavirus workplace issues, guidance and regulations

Dentons triggers redundancy consultation with launch of ‘virtual roles’
Up to 24 lawyer positions at risk

SRA rebukes Reed Smith over rule breach
Global outfit 'failed to properly distinguish between itself and its connected practice' when dealing with freezing order

Successfully preparing for the SQE assessments
Top tips and advice from the experts at QLTS School

Osborne Clarke to repay lawyer COVID salary cuts
Performance exceeds expectations for first half of financial year

Taylor Wessing to allow lawyers to work from home up to 50% of time
New measure includes trainees

How I combine corporate and charity law
Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Rebecca Perlman shares her story

Furloughed solicitor launches lockdown cookie business
Sarah King juggles baking sweet treats alongside criminal casework 🍪