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Leading law firms including Allen & Overy, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, HFW and Simmons & Simmons have signed up to the Greener Litigation Pledge, a commitment launched by Mishcon de Reya. 

Candidates undergoing qualifying work experience (QWE) must be paid the same as those completing a training contract, the Law Society has recommended.

Last year LawCareers.Net reported that 17  law firms had joined the pledge to combat career obstacles faced by minority ethnic lawyers, in partnership with Rare Recruitment. 

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Joanna Clark is keen that prospective trainees know all about the friendly culture and diverse practice that characterise Winckworth Sherwood. Read on to deepen your understanding of this interesting, central London firm.

Gemma Baker provides her invaluable insight into Willkie Farr & Gallagher UK and offers her tips on how candidates should approach their applications. 

Passion for commercial matters is key at the transaction-focused London office of global firm Kirkland & Ellis, as Lauren Massey explains.

Sarah shares her insight into Gibson Dunn’s entrepreneurial culture, the firm’s secondment opportunities and life as a corporate lawyer.

Senior associate 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.

Tim White describes his firm, Macfarlanes, as a City practice with a truly unique approach, from its smaller trainee intakes to the way it eschews opening offices in other jurisdictions in favour of maintaining a network of relationships with leading overseas firms. Read on for an honest and engaging glimpse into Tim’s career as a solicitor in the finance department.

Burges Salmon prides itself on its top quality work, high profile clients and cutting edge training. Find out what you can expect from Burges Salmon’s award winning training programme in this brochure.

Hogan Lovells is home to lawyers who shape the commercial landscape, help clients to innovate and solve some of the toughest legal problems around the world. Find out more about the firm’s challenging work and training programme.

With high-profile clients and award-winning development programmes, Osborne Clarke has the perfect environment in which to succeed.