Tag: Solicitors

Sustainability and what it means to law firms
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Mills & Reeve sustainability manager Jessica Wilkes-Ball to discuss the rise of ESG up the corporate agenda

Over three quarters of students pass SQE2
'Troubling' attainment gaps among ethnic groups remain while candidates with some QWE generally performed better

Clifford Chance becomes UK’s largest TC provider with 110
Exclusive: Additional 10 places sees firm knock Linklaters off top spot

The SQE: one year on
SRA policy mangers join BPP’s head of outreach and student recruitment to explore what we have learned so far -- and what’s still to come

Tennis loving lawyer sues Nick Kyrgios after being accused of having ‘about 700 drinks’ during Wimbledon outburst
Anna Palus says 'reckless' allegation caused 'considerable harm'

Clifford Chance launches mentorship programme for aspiring lawyers in Singapore
Six-month support scheme for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds

Meet the Fuggers and their lawyers who masterminded the deal structure of the century
The heirs to the Medici had financial tricks and cunning advocates, writes Legal Cheek's Will Holmes

CMS boosts trainee pay for second time this year and ups law school maintenance grants
City rookies now start on £50k

Burges Salmon targets 50% emissions cut by 2030
Latest firm to set green goals 🌳

‘How enforceable are work from home policies?’
I am thinking of moving a few hours away from London but can I get away with not going into the office?

Ban for partner who told trainee to change date on property document
Told her it was 'fine'

Baroness Hale spotted at Edinburgh Fringe
Ex-Supreme stops for selfie 🤳

Watchdog launches inquiry into legal advice charity founded by Lord Harley
Probe follows concerns struck-off solicitor is still acting as trustee

BARBRI expands diversity funding project with legal aid and commercial law partnerships
SQE prep discounts for Young Legal Aid Lawyers and STRIVE members

From Sidley to security: Meet the City lawyer who kept people safe during the Commonwealth Games
Chloe O’Brien volunteered as 'Game Responder'

CMS retains 42 of 48 NQ lawyers
88% autumn score

Lawyer wins 22 year legal battle with railway over 21p
Attended over 100 hearings

What happened in UK financial results season
Biggest winners and losers 📈

Jones Day NQ lawyer salaries rise to £140k
Extra cash for trainees too