Tag: Solicitors

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

Irwin Mitchell pays tribute to CEO who died after unexpected illness
Andrew Tucker dedicated 40 years to the PI giant

Aspiring solicitor who studied film and media warns against doing dead-end arts degrees
'Overpriced and underfunded'

Regulator seeks solicitors for SQE examiner roles
Mark advocacy assessments

Improving access to justice – is AI the answer?
Jake Fletcher-Stega, a recent University of Liverpool law grad explores the potential for technology to enhance legal services

Full video: The SQE: two years on
Experts from the SRA and BPP come together to reflect on the SQE so far

Will training in-house hold me back from private practice?
An aspiring lawyer questions qualifying at legal tech boutique

Made in Chelsea star secures training contract with HSF
'Who said those on reality television can’t become lawyers?'

Meet the Magic Circle managing partner who races Lamborghinis in his spare time
Freshfields' Mark Sansom lives life in the fast lane

Orrick boosts NQ lawyer pay to £140,000
Extra £10,000

Corporate law and the 2008 financial crash
Podcast: Former Magic Circle dealmaker Alan Paul looks back on the chaos that ensued in the following years 🎙️

Slaughters rounds off Magic Circle autumn retention season with 93%
37 of its 40 trainees take NQ roles

Star London Kirkland lawyers resign ON A SUNDAY in corporate law power move
Reportedly join rival Paul Weiss

Gateley defends awarding training contract to top partner’s niece
First class graduate left exposed to public backlash

‘Is an LLM worth delaying my Magic Circle training contract?’
Future rookie seeks advice

Clydes to face disciplinary tribunal over alleged money laundering breaches
City firm says it's 'reviewing' charges

Vinson & Elkins becomes latest firm to adopt mandatory four-day office attendance
Decision due to shifting market