Tag: Solicitors
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
Senior solicitor reprimanded for inappropriate comments to probation officer
Showed her pic of naked woman
Former DWF partner struck off for trying to communicate sexually with minor
Targeted in "sting operation"
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
Disgraced human rights lawyer admits fraud charges connected to claims against Iraqi war veterans
Philip Shiner received £3 million under legal aid contract
Training contract, apprenticeship, self-fund SQE or paralegal – which route into the profession should I take?
Aspiring solicitor seeks help
Super regulator rubber-stamps 200% hike in compensation fund contributions for solicitors
Plug funding gap following closure of Axion Ince
Over one million law firm passwords found on dark web
Hackers increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities
A&O Shearman partner resigns following drink-driving conviction
Only joined Magic Circle firm earlier this year
Addleshaws pushes NQ lawyer pay to £100k
Rises in regions too
City lawyers slam SRA’s proposal for unlimited fines
City of London Law Society says proposals are 'arbitrary' and 'flawed'
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
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
Aspiring solicitor claims training contract rejection over ‘political views’
Reddit post spotlights vac scheme etiquette
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
Solicitor struck off for blackmailing business partner
"Extremely serious" misconduct
Paul Weiss to provide every vac schemer free accommodation, travel and even a new suit
£250 to spend on your work experience wardrobe
Inside the world of a finance lawyer at a leading US firm’s London office
Willkie partner Komal Raina shares her career journey, insights into 2025 market trends and the career advice she thinks everyone should hear
‘I want to quit my fashion designer job to become a corporate lawyer’
Career changer needs advice