Tag: Solicitors

Listed legal business RBG to be wound down after failing to appoint administrator
Stock Exchange announcement

Calls to lawyer wellbeing charity at all-time high
Over one third mentioned stress and anxiety, says LawCare

City law firms join forces to invest £4 million in climate action in Kenya
Will support reforestation projects in the Nandi region

Linklaters gives AI exam on English law
Results on the up, but human supervision still required

From apprentice to City associate via the SQE
BCLP’s Bradley Fisher shares his experience

NRF increases NQ lawyer salaries to £135k
12.5% raise

Criminal trial date set for former Axiom Ince execs
February 2027

Hill Dickinson restricts AI tool access after ‘significant’ usage surge
Firm wants to ensure 'safe and proper' use

Trainee solicitor barred from profession over ‘inappropriate’ behaviour at firm social
Lasting impact on female colleague

Lawfluencers face trolls and unwanted advances, research finds
Research highlights LinkedIn's dark side

Lawyers and recruiters reject paralegal’s advice to law grads on avoiding retail experience
LinkedIn post triggers strong reaction

Tackling the SQE as a mature student and career-changer
BPP student Samantha Howlett discusses her finding the right firm, balancing apprenticeship and parenthood, and her insider advice for acing SQE1

Willkie bumps London newly qualified lawyer pay to £170,000
Trainees salaries also up

TikTok lawyers are showcasing their office fashion looks — and the internet is loving it
Workwear never looked so good

Slaughter and May names new managing partner
Joined MC firm as a trainee

Linklaters retains 75% of trainees globally
Several rookies heading to different offices around the world

SRA cites ‘unexpected’ data issues for delay in releasing SQE provider pass rates
Originally set for release in late 2023

The benefits of studying while working – my SQE journey
BPP student Charlotte Marshall discusses distance learning, qualifying work experience and why she values flexibility

How to future-proof your legal career with tech and AI
Slaughter and May’s senior client and practice solutions manager, Emma Walton, discusses legal tech, innovation and the firm’s latest competition for students