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Meet the Lawyer

Shoosmiths

Commercial associate Keisha Phippen describes her carefully considered path to law and the interesting work and supportive team that is part of her career at Shoosmiths.

Features

These are the four areas you need to have covered to secure a training contract

To successfully start your career in law, you need to prepare well and start early. Here we outline the four essential areas that you need to think about.

Meet the Recruiter

Christina Churchman

Graduate resourcing & development manager Christina Churchman is looking to recruit keen and motivated individuals who want to work at the "truly global" White & Case.

Information on first steps for becoming a lawyer: Head to the Beginner’s Guide

A job in law to start asap: Check out LCN Jobs

Tips on improving commercial awareness: Read Beth’s advice

Brochure library

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Kirkland & Ellis’s recruitment brochure emphasises the firm’s key offerings to prospective trainees: the opportunities to be a valuable part of the team and be involved in high-quality international work from day one.

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LCN Says

GDPR: what is it and why should you care?

As of 25 May 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come in to force. The GDPR is a watershed moment, requiring organisations to take stock and think about how they process personal data at an organisational level.

Commercial Question

The gig economy – Uber and Deliveroo

How is the gig economy impacting employment status?

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Blogs

How to manage expectations – three top tips

Over recent years I have come to realise that managing the expectations of both one’s clients and one’s colleagues is an effective way to avoid a perceived or actual let-down and, in turn, the uncomfortable consequences of such.

Ask the Oracle

Can I qualify as a solicitor after becoming a chartered legal executive?

I obtained my LPC a few years ago and have been working as a paralegal ever since. With no training contract in sight, can I become a chartered legal executive and go on to qualify as a solicitor that way?