Tag: Solicitors
You don’t need a tech background to thrive as a tech lawyer
Hogan Lovells’ associate James Sharp on why he’s happy being known as ‘blockchain guy’
Pay rises are the number one reason lawyers switch firms, research shows
Unhappiness also up there
Post office inquiry: HSF admits using law grads in major disclosure task
Hearing postponed after thousands of documents not disclosed
RPC cancels Christmas (parties)
Firm struggles to find workable dates and venues
Attention to detail most important soft skill for lawyers, research finds
Problem-solving close second
How one Magic Circle firm is approaching diversity and inclusion
Slaughter and May partner Jane Edwarde discusses the firm’s focus on creating a supportive and welcoming culture
A Magic Circle associate gives their take on AI and what it means for would-be lawyers
Clifford Chance’s Arnav Joshi discusses his day-to-day in the firm’s Tech//Digital team
HSF records 93% trainee retention score
27 out of 29 NQs stay on
City firms urged to save Ince trainees
Question mark over future of embattled firm
De Montfort Uni teams up with BARBRI to launch SQE-ready LLM
Includes SQE1 prep
Criminals to be forced to attend sentencing hearings under new powers
Lawyers aren't convinced
Weil mandates four day in-office week in London
Move brings City lawyers in line with US colleagues
Addleshaw Goddard launches year-long social mobility scheme for A-Level students
20 candidates to receive mentoring and work experience
Flexible working, inflexible stereotypes
Durham Uni psychology grad Darcie Summers analyses the gendered implications of the UK passing the Flexible Working Bill
College of Legal Practice strikes SQE teaching deal with Middlesex Uni
LLM with built-in prep
Anyone for Burges Salmon honey?
Firm’s first harvest goes on sale for charity
Research: AI will lead to more legal work being done by those without ‘traditional qualifications’
Concerns remain over regulation
SQE2: Latest pass rate sits at 77%
Up slightly
Life in capital markets – a junior lawyer’s perspective
Howard Kennedy’s Alexander Wood discusses his busy work-life and making the step from paralegal to associate