Tag: Solicitors

SQE super-exam students solicitors

I was among the first to sit the SQE pilot — here’s what I thought

‘The MCQ format was very patronising and far too easy. It was like a dummies guide to the law!'

Apr 17 2019 8:35am

Why I went public with my mental health struggles

Freshfields lawyer Lloyd Rees on the reaction to his blog, the road to recovery and raising awareness

Apr 16 2019 10:10am

New trade union targets overworked junior lawyers

Legal Sector Workers United wants trainees and pupils to help fight oppression and inequality

Apr 16 2019 8:35am

Linklaters trainees can work from home without explaining why

Aims to remove 'stereotyping or challenges' around flexi-working, magic circle player says

Apr 15 2019 11:30am

Baker McKenzie global chair dies

‘Unexpected passing’ of Paul Rawlinson confirmed yesterday evening

Apr 15 2019 9:53am

Bollywood megastar bags ULaw honorary doctorate

Shah Rukh Khan recognised for human rights work, alongside top QC and diversity champion

Apr 12 2019 12:42pm

Junior lawyer MP Fiona Onasanya to face disciplinary tribunal

Lied to police in bid to avoid a speeding charge

Apr 12 2019 10:36am

Ched Evans settles with lawyers Brabners over handling of rape case

Sports law specialist reportedly forks out almost £800,000

Apr 11 2019 12:22pm

Kim Kardashian is studying to become a lawyer

Reality superstar completing legal apprenticeship, with plans to sit bar exam in 2022

Apr 11 2019 9:22am

City lawyer whose ‘sexist’ LinkedIn message sparked media frenzy switches firms

Alexander Carter-Silk made headlines in 2015 after praising Charlotte Proudman's 'stunning' profile photo

Apr 10 2019 4:29pm

Tech isn’t meeting our needs, say nearly half of lawyers

Over a third considering career change as a result

Apr 10 2019 12:40pm

Willkie Farr & Gallagher ditches partner embroiled in college admissions scandal

Decision comes after Gordon Caplan announced he'd plead guilty to fraud

Apr 10 2019 11:12am

Ince Gordon Dadds adviser Peter Hain cleared over naming Philip Green in House of Lords

But Labour peer's actions 'not compatible with the rule of law', says Lord Chief Justice

Apr 9 2019 12:46pm

Law second most pressure-filled profession

Ahead of healthcare, education and finance, research suggests

Apr 9 2019 8:47am

Allen & Overy appoints innovation hub chief to partner

Fuse’s Shruti Ajitsaria among 14 City lawyers to get nod

Apr 8 2019 1:24pm

Jones Day faces £150 million sex discrimination claim over ‘fraternity culture’

Six female former associates launch group action

Apr 8 2019 12:14pm

One in 15 junior solicitors is suicidal, research finds

Sharp rise in rookies experiencing mental ill-health

Apr 8 2019 9:58am