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US firms Shearman & Sterling and Latham & Watkins reveal high NQ retention rates

Posted on 23 June 2015

Shearman & Sterling has announced that it is keeping on all 13 of its September 2015 qualifying trainees, while fellow US-headquartered firm Latham & Watkins is retaining 20 of its 21 autumn qualifiers.

Two US firms open vac scheme applications through A4L

Posted on 29 October 2012

As James Bond hits our cinema screens, another 'double O' of US firms have opened online applications for their 2013 summer vacation schemes through Apply4Law.

US firms join high-profile supporters of struggling legal advice centre

Posted on 09 October 2015

The oldest free legal advice centre in the world has been boosted by prestigious US firms Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton and Goodwin Proctor joining its already illustrious list of supporting firms.

US firms increase NQ lawyer salaries in London

Posted on 26 January 2024

Newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salaries are on the rise, as global law firm Ropes & Gray International LLP boosts NQ pay to £165,000, up from £147,000.

US firms announce trainee retention rates, while NQ solicitor salaries continue to rise

Posted on 10 July 2023

US firms White & Case LLP, Vinson & Elkins RLLP and Covington & Burling LLP share their trainee retention rates for autumn 2023, while Baker McKenzie and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner bump newly qualified (NQ) solicitor salaries as the competition to attract the best future talent continues.

US firm launches new solicitor apprenticeship programme in London

Posted on 27 October 2023

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP recently introduced a new solicitor apprenticeship programme to improve access to the profession, making it one of the first US-headquartered firms to make this move.

US border officials pressuring arrivals for social media access

Posted on 11 April 2017

Could complying with US border staff requests for access to social media accounts breach UK data protection regulations and client confidentiality obligations?

Uptree

Posted on 05 April 2023

upReach

Posted on 23 January 2024

Do you want to get a head start on your graduate career, gain professional skills, and secure exclusive work experience opportunities in the legal sector? Then

The upcoming Employment Rights Bill

Posted on 15 April 2025

How will the recent amendments to the upcoming Employment Rights Bill help to better protect employees?

Up in smoke

Posted on 29 January 2013

Can the government really ban all branding on tobacco packaging?

UoL plans new Leeds centre

Posted on 11 July 2013

The University of Law is preparing to open a new centre in Leeds in September 2014, relocating its existing York centre there.

UoL opens bursary for York students

Posted on 28 June 2013

The University of Law in York has announced that it is inviting applications from law students for the annual Tracy Kaye/Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP Memorial Bursary, which helps towards LPC tuition fees.

UoL introduces monthly payment plan

Posted on 01 July 2013

The University of Law has announced a new payment option, allowing full-time postgraduate students to pay by monthly direct debit.

UoL hosts National Law Fair

Posted on 21 June 2013

The University of Law is holding its annual National Law Fair at its Moorgate centre on Wednesday 26 June.

UoL announces two-year international practice degree

Posted on 05 April 2013

The University of Law will launch a two-year specialist undergraduate law degree in international legal practice in 2014, the first of this kind of accelerated LLB in the United Kingdom.

Anna Wicks - Untreated sewage: a wake-up call for action

Posted on 18 February 2025

In a major blow to the UK’s environmental standards, the country’s post-Brexit environmental watchdog has uncovered a serious breach of environmental laws, finding that key authorities have failed to properly regulate sewage discharges by water companies.

Unpaid work experience restricts social mobility, say Young Legal Aid Lawyers

Posted on 21 November 2013

The legal profession's widespread use of unpaid work experience has impeded social mobility, according to a report commissioned by Young Legal Aid Lawyers.

Unmanned territory

Posted on 30 July 2019

What are the legal challenges and opportunities surrounding the development of drones?

UnLtd

Posted on 30 March 2023

A Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, this charity seeks to support the role of social entrepreneurs through funding and practical guidance.