Tag: Solicitors
The SQE: 5 key questions answered
A panel of legal education experts look at some of the important issues facing students seeking to qualify through the new regime
Court of Appeal gives thumbs up to witnesses giving evidence via Whatsapp
Messaging app’s encryption is 'sufficiently secure', says Lord Justice Holroyde
The 2023 Firms Most List goes live
Your must-read guide to over 80 law firms with unique insider insights
What went down at the Clifford Chance x Legal Cheek ESG event
Lucy Sallows takes to TikTok to share her experience of attending our first hybrid student event
Number of law graduates hits record high
Some 18,927 students graduated with law degrees last year, while the number of solicitors on the roll also hit unprecedented levels
Sidley keeps 10 out of 12 London NQs
New recruits start on £159,500
Addleshaws selects new City HQ
Relocation scheduled for 2024
US trio boost junior City lawyer pay
Exclusive: Rises at Dechert, MoFo and Sidley Austin
Different cultures, different projects: Life on international secondment with a Magic Circle law firm
Time overseas is a prized opportunity among trainees. But what is it actually like, how much support are secondees given and what are the high points and challenges? We asked two A&O secondees about their experiences so far
Are lawyers’ poor writing skills the reason contracts are so hard to read?
Quite possibly, say researchers
Diversity and wellbeing — a Magic Circle firm’s perspective
From employee networks to bring your dog to work days, Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan explains how this top law firm is focused on building a more inclusive work environment for all staff
Top City firms must do more to avoid climate ‘catastrophe’
Don't prioritise profits over the planet, 150 leading lawyers warn in open letter
A day in the life of a crypto lawyer
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Albert Weatherill explains how he got into digital currencies and discusses the cutting-edge work he does for clients in the space
Is now the time to dual-qualify?
As US firms become an increasing presence in the UK market, ULaw tutor, criminal advocate and attorney-at-law (California), Matthew Nash highlights some of the advantages of the law school's new US Bar Preparation Course
TLT sets science-based 2040 net-zero target
New green goals 'in recognition of the urgency of the global climate crisis'
Want to be a shipping and trade lawyer? Develop quick thinking, resilience and geopolitical awareness
Clyde & Co partner, Eleanor Coates, offers insight into the world of marine and trade disputes, ahead of her appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event
Gowling WLG eyes Leeds launch
Move will strengthen housing and regeneration practice, says firm
The role of a restructuring lawyer amid global economic uncertainty
Weil partner Neil Devaney on helping clients in difficulty, not shying away from ‘tough conversations’ and why the firm is well positioned to ride the ups and downs to come
What top City partners would tell themselves if they were starting their TCs now
Legal Cheek asks leading lawyers to share their pearls of careers wisdom as firms across the country welcome new trainees
Love Island contestant sets sights on SQE
Tyler Cruickshank to sit first exams in January