Tag: Solicitors

‘Am I doing my preferred TC seat too early?’
One trainee seeks to boost their chances of qualifying into their ideal department

How I am helping prepare the next generation of lawyers
The College of Legal Practice’s module leader and supervisor Nabeala Fiaz explains how she combines her passion for law and education

Home-working lawyers doing longer hours, research finds
Over two-thirds of respondents to new survey say their work-life balance has improved since lockdown

Junior lawyer to deliver aid to earthquake survivors
Sheroze Nadeem leaves for Turkey and Syria on Friday

Reed Smith records 77% spring trainee retention rate
10 out of 13

Opening doors to Black lawyers: How Shearman & Sterling is building a more inclusive workforce
A look inside the top US firm’s paid internship programme

Turkey-Syria earthquake: City law firms rally in support of victims
Simmons, Clydes, Osborne Clarke and Kennedys among outfits providing financial assistance

Inside one of the most followed law firm grad rec Instagram accounts
From office insights to application tips -- here’s why Shoosmiths' popular Insta account is a must-follow for aspiring lawyers

SRA calls on law firms to do more to combat abusive litigation
SLAPPs threaten free speech and the rule of the law, regulator warns

Newly qualified London lawyer goes public with working hours as she warns of burnout risks
Refreshingly honest Insta post follows Legal Cheek research revealing some juniors are regularly clocking-up 12 hour days

Clifford Chance comes top in Stonewall LGBTQ+ rankings
100-strong list features 11 law firms

‘I spent over 30 years as a Magic Circle lawyer. Here’s my advice to law students…’
City partner turned tutor at The University of Law Nick Squire offers up his top tips for those seeking to follow in his footsteps, ahead of his appearance at next week's in-person student event in Moorgate London

Mishcon de Reya is hiring an ‘engineer’ to explore how its lawyers can use ChatGPT
Hot new lawtech role 🔥

A&O hires ‘Harvey’ chatbot to help lawyers
ChatGPT-style tool can tackle contract analysis, due diligence and more

‘Unmanageable caseloads’ top source of stress among lawyers
Over 60% have suffered burnout, new research finds

100% spring trainee retention score for Macfarlanes
All six stay on

TLT posts 100% trainee retention score
All 11 spring qualifiers stay on

Vinson & Elkins bumps UK trainee pay to £60-£65k
NQ pay sits at nearly £174k

Torn between the SQE and LPC? Here’s what to consider
BPP's Head of Outreach Jonny Hurst lists the key considerations for students electing between the two solicitor qualification routes