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Blogs

Defamation

Earlier this week I took an enquiry from somebody looking for advice about defamation.

Written by In the Eighth Circle

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Meet The Recruiter

Wragge & Co LLP

Cheese may be her weakness, but Naomi Tuck of Wragge & Co is no pushover when it comes to recruitment - spelling mistakes really grate on her. Get ready to brie impressed.

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Application SOS!

You have four days to save your future and probably far too much to do already. You need help, and fast!

Written by Anna Williams

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The Burning Question

Coping with copyright

Who is responsible for preventing online copyright infringement?

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Ask The Oracle

A question of balance

Is it possible to be a solicitor and have a good work/life balance?

Don't be square, be (commercially) aware

We've said it before and here we are saying it again. Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in their future trainees and, thus, you need to develop this particular area of your brain. The College of Law's Joanne Rourke describes what commercial awareness is and offers advice on ways you can improve yours.

Featured Lawyer

Alexandra Anderson

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP

Studied at University of Leicester
Partner (Training Principal)

Featured LawyerRPC prides itself on providing a stimulating and enjoyable training experience for all trainees, the success of which is reflected in our high retention levels.

Latest News

More firms release encouraging retention figures

Following on from news that trainee retention rates are generally improving, a further six firms have announced healthy rates for their most recent group of 2012 qualifiers.

More firms work on their ABS

The ‘Tesco law’ revolution continues apace with the news that two more top 50 firms, Kennedys and Hill Dickinson, have confirmed plans to convert to alternative business structure status

Pannone offers scholarship for CoL’s 2-year LLB

Pannone has become the first firm to offer a scholarship for The College of Law’s new two-year LLB degree programme, which launches in September.

Immediate Vacancies

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