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Herbert Smith LLP
Graduate recruiter at Herbert Smith Estelle Harrison p...p...picks up a Penguin and shares her advice for budding lawyers.

The Burning Question

Private equity: the cause or the cure?

What is the private equity investment model and are the criticisms levelled against it warranted?

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Shearman & Sterling LLP
Shearman & Sterling LLP, one of the world's premier global law firms, has been at the forefront of the legal profession for well over a century. Today we are one of the largest legal practices around the world with a significant European client base. Start here to find out more about being a trainee solicitor with Shearman & Sterling LLP.

Ask The Oracle

Want to go pro?

I'm really keen to get involved in pro bono activities, but I don't know how to get started. Can you point me in the right direction?

Should I use my Hotmail address when giving contact details? Is my personal information secure? How strictly are deadlines enforced? Apply4Law's Amy Knowles has the answers!

Featured Lawyer

Jemma Gritz

Dundas & Wilson LLP

Studied at University of Manchester
2nd Year Trainee

Featured Lawyer 'Life as a trainee at D&W is challenging and enjoyable and it's a place where you can make a real contribution. I am consistently exposed to high quality work and the culture and environment is second to none. It really would be hard to find a better place to train.'

Latest News

Addleshaw Goddard's third annual Big Week Out volunteering event recently took place, helping local community groups to develop their business skills.
A youth network aimed at improving access to the legal profession and encouraging young people to respect the law is being launched by the Attorney General's Office.
The Law Society has called on lawyers to join it at the Pride London Parade, taking place on Saturday 4 July.

Immediate Vacancies

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