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One of the most appealing aspects of being an employment lawyer is the variety. Charlotte Smith provides a glimpse of what a career in the employment team at Walker Morris is really like, from advising Premier League football clubs to attending employment tribunals.
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From “hands on” days spent in police stations to afternoons reviewing complex documentation for white-collar criminal cases, there is always a human element to working in Kingsley Napley’s crime team. Maeve Keenan explains the appeal of the job and provides an introduction to what the firm is really like.
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The proud US heritage at Vinson & Elkins means that trainees are not treated separately, but as junior members of the team from day one. Find out more about the international-quality work opportunities on offer at this leading firm.
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