Tag: Solicitors

‘Our criminal justice system is quite literally being held together by duct tape — action is needed now’

Fundamental change is required to avoid a 'complete collapse', warns solicitor advocate Ben Brown

Jan 10 2023 9:25am
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Revealed: The law firms with the fanciest offices 2023

The results are in! Legal Cheek's exclusive research reveals the outfits with the swishest digs

Jan 9 2023 9:40am

Meet the future trainee looking to connect the Muslim lawyer community

Farzana Abdullah started the Muslim Lawyers’ Hub to support and find role models for aspiring lawyers

Jan 6 2023 1:00pm

What makes a great deal lawyer?

Communication, organisation and understanding your clients' businesses are the keys to success, says Sidley Austin managing associate Cyril Cutinha

Jan 5 2023 2:10pm

Freshfields kicks off spring retention season with 97% score

Magic Circle firm retains 33 of 34 trainees

Jan 5 2023 12:24pm
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Revealed: The law firms with the best perks — 2023 edition

From gym subsidies to concierge services, which firms do it best when it comes to those little extras?

Jan 5 2023 11:18am

Mishcon completes merger with Taylor Vinters

Over 200 staff, including 145 lawyers, join combined firm

Jan 3 2023 3:16pm
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Upcoming event dates you need to add to your diary

Featuring Travers Smith, Hill Dickinson, Hogan Lovells, Gatehouse Chambers and more!

Jan 3 2023 11:11am

Top tips for non-law students looking to get a TC

How to sell your non-legal skills and ensure you perform your best in interviews

Dec 29 2022 9:22am
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Legal Cheek’s top read stories of 2022

From City lawyer spending habits to barrister parking wars; it's been another year stuffed full of click-inducing content

Dec 28 2022 7:19am

One lawyer’s journey from criminal barrister to top City tax partner

Legal Cheek talks transactions and career tips with Travers Smith partner and co-head of graduate recruitment Hannah Manning, ahead of her appearance at our first virtual student event of 2023

Dec 22 2022 12:58pm

Shearman and Hogan Lovells respond to merger rumour

Will the City gain a new US super-firm?

Dec 22 2022 11:28am
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Law firm tackles loneliness with new bookshop

gunnercooke community project opens in Manchester

Dec 22 2022 10:51am

How I secured my UK training contract as an international student

Legal Cheek events coordinator and future City trainee Divyansh Sharma offers up his top five tips

Dec 22 2022 8:47am
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Top City firms raise over £600,000 to support 65 aspiring social welfare lawyers through the SQE

Mayer Brown, Ropes and Law Society among latest backers

Dec 21 2022 7:51am
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careers SQE Hub

Full video: LPC or SQE — which is best for me?

BPP careers experts break down the considerations to guide students’ decisions

Dec 19 2022 10:36am

9 Xmas gifts for the aspiring lawyer in your life

From Hale tote bags to 'sh*t strong' coffee, Legal Cheek has you covered

Dec 19 2022 8:18am
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A day-by-day account of a virtual winter vacation scheme

Lawyers spotlight practice areas including banking, energy, real estate and gaming

Dec 16 2022 10:38am