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Bristows LLP
Sophie is in her final year of a law degree at the University of Oxford. She attended a two-day workshop at Bristows in July 2016 and will start her training contract in September 2018.
Meet the Recruiter
Christina Churchman
White & Case LLP
Graduate resourcing & development manager Christina Churchman is looking to recruit keen and motivated individuals who want to work at the "truly global" White & Case.
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Can I qualify as a solicitor after becoming a chartered legal executive?
Dear Oracle ...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?
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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.
Meet the Lawyer
Christopher Swallow
K&L Gates LLPAssociate Chris Swallow enjoys the high-value work that comes with being a member of the real estate department at such a big firm, but it’s the integrated, joined-up nature of how K&L Gates operates that makes it stand out from its competitors. Read on to find out more.
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What’s in it for me? Why you should go on secondment
Isla Grant
The idea of going on secondment as a trainee can mean different things to different people - for some, it conjures up images of cultural experiences in exotic locations. For others, it’s about entering the heart of the client, and working out how best to serve their needs from that vantage point.
