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Shoosmiths announces solicitor apprenticeship pilot

Posted on 05 February 2024

Shoosmiths has announced a new solicitor apprenticeship pilot scheme, which will run from the firm’s Birmingham office from September 2024.

Shoosmiths announces £1 million bonus pot to reward AI use

Posted on 16 April 2025

Shoosmiths has launched a new scheme to increase AI use, encouraging staff to use Microsoft Copilot AI to unlock a £1 million bonus pot.

Shoosmiths boosts NQ salary

Posted on 12 August 2024

Shoosmiths has announced its newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salaries will rise by 8% in London to £97,000.

Shoosmiths expands trainee solicitor recruitment

Posted on 12 April 2019

National firm Shoosmiths has announced a major expansion in training contract recruitment and newly qualified solicitor vacancies.

Shoosmiths is top of diversity league table again

Posted on 28 November 2012

For the second year running, Shoosmiths has grabbed the top spot in the Black Solicitors Network's annual diversity league table.

Shoosmiths - Laura Hartigan

Posted on 14 April 2026

Find out what Shoosmiths’ emerging talent team is looking for in its new Discover programme for underrepresented groups, how the firm is adopting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and Laura’s advice for those contemplating a career at the firm.

Shoosmiths merge with Scottish firm Archibald Campbell & Harley

Posted on 18 October 2012

Shoosmiths and Edinburgh-based Archibald Campbell & Harley have merged following the development of a close working relationship over several years.

Shoosmiths reveals 100% trainee retention rate

Posted on 25 March 2025

Leading law firm Shoosmiths has announced a 100% trainee retention rate for its spring cohort of nine trainees, with the newly qualified solicitors based across the firm’s UK offices, including London and Manchester.

Shoosmiths reveals 76% autumn trainee retention rate

Posted on 07 October 2025

Shoosmiths has announced a trainee retention rate of 76% for its autumn 2025 qualifiers, with 25 of its 33 final-seat trainees staying on as newly qualified (NQ) solicitors.

Shoosmiths - William Moore

History graduate William Moore offers an insight into his journey in securing an associate role at Shoosmiths, as well as his area of expertise – data privacy.

Shoosmiths’ focused restructuring delivers results

Posted on 29 October 2024

Shoosmiths has seen a surge in complex deals, positioning itself as “the most active corporate law firm in the UK and Europe” having advised on more than $5 billion worth of deals in the first five months of 2024.

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Shortlist announced for Student Pro Bono Awards 2019

Posted on 10 April 2019

The shortlist of nominees for the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2019 has been announced.

Shot down in flames: Jägermeister loses design application

Posted on 13 February 2018

Why were Jägermeister's dreams of obtaining a registered Community design for its shot glass shattered?

Should I do an apprenticeship or go to university?

Posted on 09 February 2026

I’m considering starting a legal apprenticeship, but are the career prospects the same as the university route? What are the main differences between a paralegal/solicitor apprenticeship and going to university?

Should I do the LPC or the SQE?

Posted on 18 October 2022

I’m in the final year of my law degree – should I do the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course after I graduate, or the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam?

Should I mention other firms on vacation scheme applications?

Posted on 16 September 2025

I'm completing applications for winter, spring and summer vacation schemes. Can I list future placements at other law firms in my applications?

Should I start the LPC if I don’t have a training contract?

Posted on 21 June 2022

I haven’t been offered a training contract yet – is it too risky to start the LPC without having secured a training contract first?

Should the Pupillage Gateway application period be moved from April to January? Have your say

Posted on 27 November 2015

The Bar Council is asking students for their opinions regarding whether the Pupillage Gateway application system should open each January instead of April.

Matthew Biggerstaff - Should we scrap Sunday trading laws?

Posted on 04 January 2024

Sunday trading laws in the UK currently state that large shops may only be open for six consecutive hours between 10:00am and 6:00pm, but is this law outdated?