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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.

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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.

Shoosmiths | Meet the Lawyer – Brian West

Posted on 07 October 2019

Watch Shoosmiths’ senior associate Brian West talk about how doing removals led to some work experience, his training at a high street firm and his work now in one of the UK’s leading law firms.

Shoosmiths wins multiple awards in recognition of its graduate recruitment

Posted on 10 July 2014

National law firm Shoosmiths has been recognised at three awards events, including LawCareers.Net’s Training and Recruitment Awards, in the area of graduate employment.

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 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 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 opens training contract and vac scheme applications

Posted on 11 December 2012

Shoosmiths has opened its application system for a number of training contract and work experience vacancies.

Shoosmiths makes international move with first EU office

Posted on 14 January 2022

UK law firm Shoosmiths has launched its first international office “to meet growing client demand” for EU competition, regulatory and trade law advice.

Shoosmiths - Laura Hartigan

Posted on 28 October 2025

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 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 introduces £200 levy for lawyers who fly to meetings

Posted on 04 November 2022

Leading law firm Shoosmiths has imposed a £200 levy for lawyers who choose to travel by plane for work.

Shoosmiths hits Copilot goal early, unlocking extra bonus pot

Posted on 17 December 2025

Law firm Shoosmiths is set to give staff access to an extra £1 million bonus pot four months ahead of schedule, after hitting its annual target for Microsoft Copilot prompts early.

Shoosmiths grabs diversity league top spot

Posted on 17 November 2011

The Black Solicitors Network has identified Shoosmiths as the country's most diverse law firm in its 2011 Diversity League Table.

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 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 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 pay rise and London expansion for solicitor apprentices

Posted on 06 February 2026

Shoosmiths has unveiled a pay rise for its solicitor apprentices and plans to recruit apprentices in London for the first time, marking a significant expansion of its alternative qualification pathways.

Shoosmiths announces equal opportunities partnership with Aspiring Solicitors

Posted on 03 November 2016

Top national firm Shoosmiths has announced a new partnership with Aspiring Solicitors, an organisation which works to improve diversity in the legal profession by helping talented candidates from less-privileged backgrounds to improve their skills and access opportunities.