Tag: Solicitors

Anglia Ruskin Uni expands pro bono offering through law firm tie-up
Student-staffed clinic will now handle personal injury matters alongside family and employment law

HSF launches ‘academy’ to help clients understand emerging tech
Metaverse, blockchain, NFTs and more

Kirkland & Ellis to launch in Saudi Arabia
New office will focus on energy and infrastructure work

Law firm grad rec partners share advice with incoming vac schemers
Those in the know tell us what students can do to stand out

Chasing a training contract? Here are four hot topics you need to know about
From ChatGPT to the SQE, ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the major talking points among aspiring lawyers

‘How do I choose between 30 seats before starting my training contract?’
Future Silver Circle rookie seeks advice

Government launches new post-GCSE law course
Two-year programme features industry placement and is equivalent to three A-Levels

Reed Smith cuts global workforce by 50 in response to reduced demand for legal services
Declines to say whether roles in London are impacted

The London Legal Walk in pics 📸
Soaring temperatures didn't prevent the legal community coming together for a good cause

Orrick cuts global workforce by 6%
US firm responds to reduced demand amid market uncertainty

Squires to cover uni fees for underprivileged aspiring lawyers
Law firm to support seven students through new scholarship programme

Married City lawyer who shared intimate pictures with 18-year-old female apprentice struck off
Bulk of 76 allegations proven against ex-Gowling director Oliver Bretherton

Lord Chancellor among big names taking part in tomorrow’s London Legal Walk
16,000 walkers prepare to hit the streets to raise money for legal advice charities

Nottingham’s legal market has ‘something for everyone’
Clare Newton, lecturer at ULaw Nottingham, shares her view on the changing legal market and life as a solicitor

Future trainees share their law school experiences
ULaw students due to start their training contracts offer advice on how to navigate the SQE and LPC, alongside a careers expert

Simmons & Simmons to cut business travel as part of green push
International outfit sets emissions reduction targets

10 dos and don’ts this summer vac scheme season
From self-control on socials to planning your route to the office; Legal Cheek is here to help

UK-India agreement brings ‘huge opportunities’ for lawyers
Formally signed this week

SRA releases first review into SQE ethnicity attainment gap
Career barriers can have a 'knock-on' effect in candidates' performance

Clifford Chance ramps up US presence with Texas launch
Magic Circle outfit now has three offices in America 🇺🇸