Tag: Solicitors
‘Will training at a mid-tier outfit stop me from realising my US law firm dream?’
Final year student needs advice
Training contract holder awarded four weeks’ pay after firm changed employment terms
Told to work in another office location than was agreed
The lowdown on Liverpool’s thriving legal scene
Nicola Walker, The University of Law's Liverpool and Chester campus manager, makes the case for pursuing a legal career in the North West
Hogan Lovells ups NQ pay to £120k in London and £75k in Birmingham
Boosts of 12% and 7%
A&O and Shearman merger will put ‘pressure’ on Magic Circle, says former Slaughters chief
Rivals may wonder how to 'ratchet up their US strategy in response'
‘I used to be a law firm partner — now I’m helping students pass the SQE’
Jane Waddell, The College of Legal Practice's Head of Curriculum Design and Development, shares her perspective on the SQE
Pinsents’ former comms chief dies at 40
Fred Banning was diagnosed with cancer in 2020
Clydes ramps up support for new mums and dads with 26 weeks full-paid maternity leave
Major step up from City law standard
A&O and Shearman reveal new combined logo as part of mega merger plans
Magic Circle and US firms announced plans to combine on Sunday
How to build your legal career with a bespoke LLM
Birmingham Law School’s Dr Henok Asmelash and Elizabeth Przychodzki discuss how the uni’s new masters programme enables aspiring lawyers to tailor their learning to meet their passions and interests
A&O and Shearman set to create new global mega firm
Magic Circle player 🤝 US giant
What went down at LegalEdCon 2023
Legal Cheek's annual conference gathered together key figures from across the profession to discuss lawfluencers, AI, SQE and more
‘How long should I spend on a training contract application?’
I've heard 12 hours
Law firm leaders on what more can be done to protect junior lawyer wellbeing
Top brass shine a light on workplace wellness and offer their tips this Mental Health Awareness Week
Exclusive research: Gen Z aspiring lawyers seek ‘friendly’ firms with good pay and top quality work
Young lawyer hopefuls less bothered about swish offices, perks and WFH policies, new Legal Cheek Student Perceptions Report reveals
Dentons goes live with ‘historic’ India tie-up
Global law firm first
Macfarlanes pushes NQ lawyer pay to £115k
7% rise from £107.5k
Trainee solicitor sets sights on Miss Universe crown
Balancing TC and pageants
Slaughters swerves Magic Circle pay war — for now
NQ rates remain at £115k despite rivals raising
Lawyers limber up as countdown to London Legal Walk begins
On track for record-breaking year with 750 teams signed up so far
Wellbeing charity encourages lawyers to talk about their struggles with anxiety
LawCare campaign marks start of Mental Health Awareness Week