Tag: Solicitors

artificial intelligence

Linklaters teams up with KCL to deliver AI training for lawyers

Classroom lessons, practical exercises and hackathon

Oct 8 2024 7:43am

The diverse work of a Bristol finance lawyer

From pandemic business support to advising on solar mini-grids in Lesotho, Burges Salmon associate Luke Addison reflects on his career so far

Oct 7 2024 8:01am
Osborne Clarke London office

Osborne Clarke retains 38 out of 44 qualifying trainees

86% score includes firm's first solicitor apprentices

Oct 7 2024 8:00am
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Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons

My life as a charity lawyer

Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons discusses the values at the heart of the firm, the big issues impacting the charity sector and how to make the most of your training contract

Oct 4 2024 8:58am

5 things we learnt about life as a private equity lawyer

A panel of Weil’s private equity lawyers discuss working with top-level clients, the biggest challenges they have faced in their career, and what we’re going to see in this practice area over the next 12 months

Oct 2 2024 8:47am

Disgraced human rights lawyer admits fraud charges connected to claims against Iraqi war veterans

Philip Shiner received £3 million under legal aid contract

Oct 1 2024 9:36am
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Hacker in data security concept. Hacker using laptop. Hacking the Internet. Cyber attack.

Over one million law firm passwords found on dark web

Hackers increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities

Sep 30 2024 8:07am
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breathalyser

A&O Shearman partner resigns following drink-driving conviction

Only joined Magic Circle firm earlier this year

Sep 27 2024 8:48am
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Addleshaws pushes NQ lawyer pay to £100k

Rises in regions too

Sep 26 2024 8:17am
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City of London at sunset

City lawyers slam SRA’s proposal for unlimited fines

City of London Law Society says proposals are 'arbitrary' and 'flawed'

Sep 25 2024 8:45am
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Mastering AI: Meet the lawyers redefining tech in law

Osborne Clarke associates Tom Sharpe and Thomas Stables discuss the transformative role of AI in reshaping legal practices, offering insights into their specialised approaches and the evolving landscape of technology law

Sep 24 2024 10:25am

Over 40% of lawyers now use AI to accelerate their work

Despite growing use of AI in legal work, concerns persist over public tools producing fake information

Sep 24 2024 8:50am
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Big Ben clock tower and Parliament

Aspiring solicitor claims training contract rejection over ‘political views’

Reddit post spotlights vac scheme etiquette

Sep 24 2024 8:50am
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Group of demonstrators on road, young people from different culture and race fight for climate change - Global warming and enviroment concept

From climate disasters to political instability: Inside the dynamic world of insurance law

RPC partner Lucy Dyson shares insights on her career in insurance law, the evolving global risk landscape, and the value of curiosity and creativity in the field

Sep 23 2024 9:41am
negotiations

Solicitor struck off for blackmailing business partner

"Extremely serious" misconduct

Sep 20 2024 11:06am

Paul Weiss to provide every vac schemer free accommodation, travel and even a new suit

£250 to spend on your work experience wardrobe

Sep 20 2024 8:49am
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