Tag: Solicitors

Big Four giant KPMG to DOUBLE lawyer headcount to over 3,000 within ‘next few years’
It would make it one of the largest law firms in the world

Struggling to secure a training contract helped me build resilience
Gowling WLG partner Samantha Holland recalls a tough start to her career

The Apprentice: High street solicitor still in the running after art dealing challenge
Contains spoilers: Sarah Ann Magson one step closer to £250,000 investment

Cost of super-exam is a ‘major concern’, says Junior Lawyers’ Division
SQE fees could hit £4,500, but prep course prices remain unknown

Arriving now: The transportation revolution is here, and lawyers should be ready to ride
Burges Salmon lawyers discuss the impact of electric and autonomous vehicles on the legal profession and the opportunities ahead

New CPS chief turns up at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court to spend morning prosecuting
Max Hill QC rolls up his sleeves and joins the front line

Solicitor who told SRA to shove costs bill up its ‘arse’ is struck off
Luke Venton also sent expletive-filled emails to former colleagues and a recruitment agency

How to make partner at a global law firm without working in London
Gareth Saynor on his journey from Nottingham University to partner in CMS's Sheffield corporate team

Research: 50% of lawyers dislike their job
Many feel undervalued and bored

Why I quit Mishcon to launch my own law firm
There’s no reason why lawyers shouldn’t be successful entrepreneurs, Brandsmiths founder Adam Morallee tells Reviewed & Cleared's David Burgess

‘Idealistic’ future lawyers may find themselves disappointed in practice, says ex-Supreme Court president Lord Neuberger
Temper idealism with realism instead

New Brexit secretary was a trainee solicitor at Gowling legacy firm Lawrence Graham
Stephen Barclay replaces ex-Linklaters lawyer Dominic Raab

10 tips for getting a training contract or pupillage
Find your unique selling point

CMS, Pinsent Masons and DWF among firms to offer ‘returnships’ to help lawyers back into law following career breaks
Up to 40 paid six-month placements available

What does Brexit mean for future lawyers?
Over 200 students headed to Linklaters’ Silk Street office to find out

The Apprentice: High street solicitor remains in competition following chaotic gardening task
Sarah Ann Magson keeps lawyer winner dream alive

Kirkland & Ellis launches concierge service to help its busy junior lawyers with personal ‘to-do lists’
One associate has already used the mega-perk to help her move house

Business class passenger claiming to be a ‘f**king international lawyer’ filmed verbally abusing cabin crew after being refused more booze
The incident occurred on an Air India flight from Mumbai to London on Saturday

Event: How technology is changing law and business — with Addleshaw Goddard in Manchester
Leading lawyers share their experiences, future lawyers ask the questions

Final legal advice on Brexit to be disclosed to MPs
'Legal professional privilege' gets rare airtime in Commons