LC.N Focus demonstrates how much information you can discover about a potential employer
with minimal effort. For each firm we feature, we consider three primary resources: the
legal press (eg, The Lawyer, The Gazette, Legal Week), client guides to legal services
(eg, Chambers' Guide and Legal 500) and the firm's own website. Between them, these
resources provide a rounded view of what the firm is all about; a vital first step
towards finding your perfect job. We currently update LC.N Focus profiles two years
after they are initially published on LawCareers.Net. But for the most up-to-date
information, you should be doing extra research by yourself!
Feel addled by the range of practices out there? This is one full-service firm that's a sure bet.
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Allen & Overy is a leading UK firm with an international reach. With its reputation
for having one of the best training contract programmes, the firm shouldn't be dismissed lightly. Read more here.
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Well known for its progressive and straightforward approach to the law, this London firm is said to be "going places".
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A leading practice in intellectual property and competition, this US outfit is well worth a look.
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A major player in the south east, asb law may have a lower case name but it aspires to the highest levels of legal service.
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This impressive regional invites you to go west.
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Putting East Anglia on the map, Ashton Graham approaches client care from all angles. Read on to see how.
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Ashurst has more to enchant you than a multicoloured website: awards, international clients and offices around the world. Click here for a colourful career!
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The international superfirm has always been a benchmark for all-round excellence. Find out if you can make an impression on a big fish in a big pond.
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BLG is massive in the world of insurance - a premium firm claiming a policy that guarantees strategic success! Read our coverage here.
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Not to be confused with purveyors of fine ice cream, Surrey-based Barlow Robbins is a sweet option for those interested in licking their legal competitors!
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Is there such a thing as a caring, sharing law firm? We think so, and to prove it we introduce you to Bates, Wells & Braithwaite.
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You won't find a better place to train in personal injury work than this firm. It's regularly voted into first place in law firm league tables - now find out why.
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At Berrymans, insurance is key, with this area producing a juicy 95% of all the firm's turnover.
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Without a single blip on its well-founded reputation, full-service firm BLP goes from strength to strength. Read on to find out why.
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A bevy of top ranked lawyers ensures Bevan Brittan remains a firm choice for great public sector work.
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Famous for its charity and public affairs work, this progressive firm also packs a punch in the commercial world with thriving litigation and company practices.
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If you think you've got the skills to fly in the legal world, nestle down and take an eagle-eyed look at international high-flyer Bird & Bird.
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With several successful mergers under its belt, Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons is a strong force in the South. Could you be tempted to hook up with this regional player?
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A firm that's plugged in to the energy sector and switched on to commercial practice. So don't try another day, shoot a glance at Bond Pearce today!
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A superb property practice forms the foundation of this West End stalwart.
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Think Borneo, think orangutans, right? Not any more! You'll be reminded instead of regional player Borneo Linnells. So if you're in the mood for monkeying around in Milton Keynes, read on!
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Based in trendy Manchester, Preston and European culture capital Liverpool, Brabners is pretty street. Check out this Focus for more reasons.
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Make like Eric Bristow and hit the training contract bullseye. IP specialists Bristows are waiting to hear from you.
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East Midlands giant Browne Jacobson shouldn't be overlooked just because it's regional: it boasts a full-service London office and an associated office in Paris. Find out more about the firm by reading the LC.N Focus firm profile.
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At first glance, a regional fish in the legal pond. But read the LC.N Focus profile and you might well fall for it hook, line and sinker.
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Campbell Hooper is a slam dunk for clean, commercial advice in the City - with bells on!
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We've taken Capsticks for an x-ray to give you an inside look at the country's leading health sector firm.
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National firm Charles Russell is currently involved in a test case against British Airways. Will your jet-set legal career take to the skies with this firm? Read the profile to find out.
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'More understanding' is the motto of Clarke Willmott. See if you can decipher more about the firm by reading our LC.N Focus profile here.
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Like a regional Clark(son) Kent, this firm has superman style and is perceived to be punching above its weight. Up, up and away, CWJ!
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It has been in Europe since the '40s and in London since the '70s. Find out about one of the grandest US firms (so grand it even calls its vacation scheme a 'European student association programme'; smell the quality!).
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Take a chance on the world's largest law firm.
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You're in safe hands with leading transport and insurance firm Clyde & Co.
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A multinational firm with awards, major clients and opportunities for secondments abroad.
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A head office in trendy Manchester, wealthy clients and a one-word name. Take a look to see what else makes Cobbetts special.
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With an art gallery on site, Collyer-Bristow really proves its "unstuffy" credentials. Get in touch with your inner artist by reading today's LCN Focus.
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Covington & Burling; a US firm that has much to offer the aspiring trainee in its London office. Could you be the Dandy to its Yankee Doodle?
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Cripes! Cripps Harries Hall is a regional firm with real clout and far more seats than your average training contract. See what makes it special by viewing its LC.N profile here.
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Public prosecutor invites you to make the case.
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Big in movies, find out about Davenport Lyons' rising star and whether you'll be seeing it on the legal red carpet.
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With offices from St Albans to Mexico City, Davies Arnold Cooper is big in property and litigation. Check out its reach in this week’s Focus.
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At almost 300 years old, Dawsons might appear more creak than creek, but these solicitors prove that longevity comes through keeping up with the pace.
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Apparently, "it's a knowledge thing" at Denton Wilde Sapte, so put those thinking caps on and get reading this week's LCN Focus.
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This international player has beefed up its presence in London and is starting to scare a few chickens.
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Rooted in Newcastle, Dickinson Dees has been expanding into York and London this year. Read more about this ever-growing premier league firm.
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DLA Piper's beguiling overtures seduce clients both local and international.
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With the Royal Household as a client, there's no doubting the reputation of blue-blooded firm DMH Stallard.
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This no-nonsense firm has offices in Scotland and London and aims to offer commercial advice in a straightforward way.
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Starting the year with a merger, DWF is now an even bigger presence in the north.
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Have you got the energy to train in-house at electricity giant, EDF Energy? Find out the buzz in this week's Focus.
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Enhanced by its recent merger, this litigation and insurance specialist has a cosy feel. Here we come, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge!
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Lower-case emw law offers an upper-class service in the Thames Valley. Find out here what gets these lawyers up in the morning (leveraged finance, mostly...).
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A firm filled with over 2,000 ever-ready lawyers installed around the globe, Eversheds is a major City player you need to know about.
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World class advice and a City based practice have put this US firm on the map in London. Take a look here.
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For leading education and charities work, as well as wealthy private clients (including the Queen), look no farther than Farrer & Co.
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FFW is more than capable of holding its own in the City despite being smaller than many of its rivals. Find out more about this perfectly formed firm here.
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With a client base that once included Abraham Lincoln, there's no doubting Fladgate's pedigree. Read more about this firm - the choice of presidents!
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Stamping its footprint on the southwest, Foot Anstey is marching towards ever greater success. Wriggle your toes in delight as you discover more about this regional gem.
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It's got a classy logo, a broad-based practice and a head office in Blackburn. We give you Forbes Solicitors.
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This Hertfordshire gem offers the chance to "work hard and play hard". Come and see what Foreman Laws has to offer.
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For leading property firms, it's all about location, location, location - and with an office in Mayfair, Forsters would agree!
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Regional firm Freeth Cartwright rules the roost in the East Midlands. Find out about its various areas of expertise by clicking through to this week's firm profile.
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There's no doubting the clout of this firm. Check out the full Freshfields profile to see whether it packs enough punch to make you want to be a contender.
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If you think all the action happens in the City, then turn over a new leaf and take a look at Kent firm Furley Page.
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Geldards counts the National Assembly of Wales among its impressive clients. Find out more about how this regional heavyweight has gained its competitive edge.
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Today's dish of the day is Glovers, a commercial firm with restaurant and hotel service expertise. Click through to the full profile to see if it tickles your tastebuds.
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Full of good men and women, Goodman Derrick is big in the world of media and broadcasting. Tune in to find out more here.
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Gordons says it wants to "get down to business". So without any further ado, let's get down with one of Yorkshire's leading firms.
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Is your love of law surpassed only by your love of politics? Then we have the job for you! The GLS offers an exciting alternative to work in private practice.
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All's well at Halliwells, judging by its reputation as one of the fastest-growing, largest and most successfully managed firms in the North. All hail, Halliwells!
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Harvey Ingram LLP, the largest full service firm in the shire, is a league leader in the Midlands.
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Herbies goes bananas over commercial litigation, among its many other strengths. No time to waste - find out more about this international legal giant today.
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A smart firm with a surprisingly extensive range of services. Take a look at Hewitsons.
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Is it Hill Dickinson LLP? Is it Hill Taylor Dickinson? No! It's a new law firm called, er, Hill Dickinson LLP.
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Founded by a family of merchant adventurers, this leading international maritime and commercial practice still has an innovative streak and retains an intimate side too.
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Lawyers at Howes Percival go the extra mile, so says the website. Apparently, it's the law. Delve a little deeper to see if you can stay on the right side!
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Wales has its fair share of home-grown talent; think Catherine Zeta Jones, Tom Jones - and Hugh James. Read our firm profile to discover this Welsh beauty's glittering array of specialisms.
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IBB Solicitors is a leading regional firm with a reputation for excellence. See if you match the firm's high standards by checking out the LC.N Focus profile.
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An international firm with origins in shipping, Ince & Co now makes waves in aviation and insurance.
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Pre-eminent in personal injury, this firm has doubled in size over the past five years.
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Over 2,000 lawyers work to drive the global Jones Day machine. Think you've got what it takes to keep up with the Joneses?
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Niche firm Kennedys boasts more expertise than you might think; as well as being a top-notch insurance firm it has specialisms in clinical negligence and personal injury, to name but two.
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Milton Keynes isn't all about roundabouts, boating lakes and cycle paths - it's also one of the United Kingdom's fastest growing cities and has a dynamic law practice in Kimbells to match.
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With one of the largest UK offices of any US firm, K&LNG is a transatlantic success.
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Could Knight & Sons ride up on a white horse and rescue you from your training contract blues? Find out here what makes this award-winning firm tick.
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Based in medieval cities Lincoln and York, Langleys has more than a century of history. But it's certainly not out of date! Read on to find out why.
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This leading international firm may be a new kid on the block when it comes to recruiting City trainees, but you can be sure it means business in delivering a world of opportunities.
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Glamorous City firm Lawrence Graham boasts a practice in Monaco. If you fancy rubbing shoulders with the rich (and occasionally famous), read our LC.N profile and find out how to apply.
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Before you look anywhere else, consider Norwich and established, full-service firm Leathes Prior.
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With its office beside Westminster Abbey, this reputable firm has a winning formula it doesn't need to alter.
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Advertisers favourite Lewis Silkin advised in relation to Jamie Oliver's Sainsbury's campaign. If you're looking for a pukka firm, could this be the one?
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Linklaters might just be the firm to link your LPC with a lavish legal life. So don't leave it till later, check out one of the world's largest law firms today.
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There's a lodder opportunity to tackle good private client and agricultural work at this firm.
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Major City and international player with an innovative touch.
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One of the best of the north-west, with a strong reputation for both commercial
and private client work.
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As a trainee at Macfarlanes you'd have a healthy salary, expert colleagues and a diverse firm culture that supports individuals. You'd definitely be saying, "I'm lovin' it".
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Och aye! There'll be more than haggis on the menu when you sit down to dine with this Scottish heavyweight. Take a look at Maclay Murray & Spens.
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Keep it in the family. Get closer to Manches.
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This boutique firm has built renowned construction and commercial property practices
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If you fancy tackling a large firm in Birmingham, you may want to try taking a look at Martineau Johnson.
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Straddling the Atlantic, Mayer Brown keeps leaping ahead, thanks to world-class expertise and an appetite for high-level work. Read on for more.
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Now one of the biggest London offices of a US firm, this branch of 'Maccy D's'
is far from disposable.
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McGrigors isn't afraid to court controversy; it was the firm that advised Sven Goran Eriksson in relation to his FA inquiry in 2004, after all!
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Ready, AIM, fire - at Memery Crystal! Don't forget, these guys are big on the AIM scene. Is that clear? Crystal.
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Exeter may be a relaxed place in which to be based, but this firm also has a foot in the capital and the ambition to match.
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Not to be mistaken for Mills & Boon, Mills & Reeve won’t romance you with false promises - instead, it offers a real relationship and, hopefully, a happy ending.
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Proper Bo! This firm counts Craig David among its clientele of the rich and famous. However, we doubt whether it'll be a case of apply on a Monday, get taken for a drink on Tuesday, receive a training contract offer by Wednesday…
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Stretching from Swansea to London, Morgan Cole is a mine of legal know-how.
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That Monday feeling is a thing of the past at Mundays, which offers a relaxed and informal working culture.
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Nabarro Nathanson's website gives profiles of its current trainees, while our LC.N Focus profile tells you all you need to know about the firm. Between the two, you've got the full inside scoop!
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Legal troubles? Need 'em fixed? Needham & James is the firm for you! Let this Midlands firm show you what it's got.
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There are no thorns in this flower of a firm. Sniff the sweet smell of success as you read our LC.N Focus profile of leading UK firm Norton Rose.
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Olswang - TMT is Olswang's thing, and they have a glamorous client list to prove it.
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O, what a beautiful client list! The London office of this US giant has some impressive stats and one of the world's leading private equity practices.
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Born in the California Gold Rush, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe also has a perfectly formed London office. Could you strike it lucky with this US giant?
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Like the roar of its mighty orange cat logo, Osborne Clarke is a force to be reckoned with. Check out the technological cut of this firm's jib.
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It's official! Some law firms do have a human side. Check out the Pannone & Partners profile to find out more.
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With its roots in LA, Paul Hastings has expanded to become a truly global firm. And with a three-week internship in New York on offer to summer work placement students, what's not to like?
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Penningtons has just become an LLP, works in PI, and is involved in the BCCI appeal. QED, you should click through to find out more, ASAP!
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More corporate clients are arriving at the pearly gates of Peters & Peters since its move to the City. Take a look here to find out why.
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A 40-year-old regional dynamo of a firm, if you want to pick the best, you should pick Pictons. Discover more here.
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A top 100 global firm with an international reach to match.
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Blossoming since its merger in 2007, international giant Reed Smith Richards Butler is big in TV and film. They're ready for their close-up, LC.N Focus!
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A large City firm which finds its hefty client base no burden, RPC is a name you need to know.
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There's always a hustle-bustle of activity going on at medium-sized firm Russell-Cooke. Take a look at what’s cooking.
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- Founded with French flair, Salans has developed a decidedly international outlook while retaining a healthy dose of je ne sais quoi.
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Serving the likes of Naomi Campbell, Roman Polanski and Wayne Rooney, this defamation specialist is as famous on Fleet Street as some of its clients.
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It may have been founded in 1873, but US firm Shearman & Sterling is no old-timer - it's listed as one of the top five law firms in more than 500 league tables published since January 2001.
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Take a walk on the wild side and check out this inventive firm - if you think the shoe fits...
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In May 2001 the law firms of Sidley & Austin and Brown & Wood merged. Read on to see how the double-whammy American firm has since impacted on the London market.
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Like New York, it's so good they named it twice! Simmons & Simmons has much to recommend it, not least a slew of awards in 2007.
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SJ Berwin has come a long way given that it only set up shop in 1982. If you like the idea of making it to partnership by the age of 40, read on.
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This firm's unfeasibly long name reflects its giant international status. Check out the might of Skaddens in this week's Focus.
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M&A, Slaughter and May - a rhyme made in heaven. This magic circle giant excels in all that it does, so get ready to be impressed.
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An award-winning firm with a diverse practice, life at Speechlys is surely a beach!
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Dynamic firm in Hull seeks willing trainees for meaningful relationship! Form an orderly queue to find out more about Stamp Jackson & Procter.
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Stephenson Harwood is a tidal wave in the shipping industry, washing out the competition and picking up high-end clients. Read on for more.
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With such a highly respected corporate practice, this firm acts as more of a City bolt-on than a regional practice.
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Cambridge-based Taylor Vinters wants trainees with a sense of humour and fun - bodes well for the training contract experience! Read more about this regional winner here.
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A happy family of commercial and private client lawyers, take a look at Taylor Walton.
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In 2002 City firm Taylor Joynson Garrett joined forces with German firm Wessing to form a fearsome pan-European network. Read about their joint success story here.
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This 'teacher' is expert in not only education, but also property and media work.
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As well as cabbages and cardigans, why not stop off at this supermarket giant for a career too? Take a closer look at Tesco.
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If you're commercially minded, you may be the perfect partner for this Birmingham law firm.
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This approachable firm is known as a South East heavyweight and prides itself on driving the regional legal market.
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This firm is old, very old - 437 years old to be precise! With all that experience to rely on, you can be sure of a time-honoured tradition of excellent training at Thomson Snell & Passmore.
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Recognised as being one of the fastest growing firms in the country, TLT is zooming ahead. Blink and you'll miss it!
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Holler for Tollers! A successful regional firm with a take charge attitude - now that's worth yelling about.
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A mid-sized City firm currently specialising in climbing league tables.
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Famed for advising on gambling and alcohol licensing laws, Trethowans plays it fair in the South, 24/7.
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If you thought Trowers & Hamlins was just about housing law, think again. This week's LC.N Focus gives you the real inside story.
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Veritably buzzing with vigour and fantastic prospects, Vertex is definitely one firm to look out for. Start here with this new LC.N Focus.
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The London office of this major US player not only is the firm's international hub, but also offers award-winning training.
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If Leeds is the city for you, then Walker Morris is the firm for you. Proving that it is far from grim up North, this firm enjoys an impressive array of clients and work.
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With a major NHS practice, this progressive commercial firm boasts an impressive bedside manner.
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Like WWF, its near-namesake, WFW has been known to wrestle with thorny legal issues and body slam them onto the mat of justice. Putting you into a friendly headlock, we suggest you read this week's LCN Focus.
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Formed through a merger of firms in 2002, Weightmans is a key player in the regional markets and has an office in London to boot. Find out more by reading our full firm profile.
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Hungry for work at an international firm specialising in high-profile corporate deals? Check out the folks at Weil, Gotshal & Manges.
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White & Case - Enjoying super-sized growth recently, and with Thanksgiving just around the corner, US giant White & Case will be enjoying turkey with all the trimmings..
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Vroom vroom! White Dalton specialises in advising and acting for clients involved in motorcycle accidents. Accelerate your career here!
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Lights! Camera! Wiggin! This hot media firm has glamour, sex appeal and an excellent reputation. Action!
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Lincolnshire firm Wilkin Chapman has a unique three-seat training system. Read more about this regional heavyweight here.
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This Westminster village practice boasts strengths in social housing, education and, of course, parliamentary affairs.
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No need to cast a withering look at Withers - it'll inspire an adoring gaze once you've read all about its successes in the private client world.
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A worthy firm crowned with an excellent reputation in the southwest.
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A Birmingham powerhouse, bag a look at Wragge & Co and its award-winning recruitment tactics.
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