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Sullivan & Cromwell announces 100% trainee retention

Posted on 06 July 2015

Joining the select group of firms that boasts 100% trainee retention, Sullivan & Cromwell has announced that its first cohort of trainees have all been offered and accepted NQ positions at the firm.

Company law

In its strictest sense, a company lawyer will advise clients on the rules and requirements of the Companies Act 2006, which is the prevailing legislation governing how UK companies are incorporated, registered, governed and dissolved.

University of Law offers nine-month master’s in law

Posted on 02 May 2017

The University of Law is launching a nine-month MA Law degree, which is designed for non-law graduates who want to gain a master’s level legal qualification.

SRA to visit over 50 high risk firms in personal injury and legal aid sectors

Posted on 03 October 2013

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to visit at least 55 firms that it has identified as being at high risk of financial instability.

Goldsmiths launches new law degree to incorporate the SQE

Posted on 03 August 2018

Goldsmiths, University of London has announced plans to launch a new law degree that will incorporate the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

NCLT offers £5K off GDL/LPC in competition

Posted on 27 May 2011

The National College of Legal Training is offering two lucky winners the chance to knock £5,000 each off their course fees with a £10,000 sweepstake.

Clifford Chance’s top earner paid nearly £5 million due to firm’s record year

Posted on 20 January 2023

Companies House records show that magic circle firm Clifford Chance’s top-paid partner saw a 58% rise in earnings in 2022, receiving £4.94 million in the year to April. This is more than double the average partner pay at the firm.

Baker McKenzie and Travers Smith boost NQ pay

Posted on 22 July 2024

Baker McKenzie and Travers Smith LLP have become the latest law firms to announce increases in pay for their newly qualified (NQ) lawyers.

The Jeanie Project

Posted on 27 March 2023

The Jeanie Project by

Environmental lawyer shares expert advice in the latest episode of the LCN Podcast

Posted on 04 October 2021

The 29th episode of the LawCareers.Net Podcast delves into the interesting and developing world of environmental law, featuring environmental lawyer Caroline Bush from Osborne Clarke LLP.

Business Compact

Posted on 13 August 2012

In April 2011 a government-initiated, social mobility initiative entitled "

Legal mother and daughter make history

Posted on 12 May 2011

Law Society president Linda Lee has become the first female head of the society to admit her daughter to the roll of solicitors.

Administrative & public law

Public law comprises several interlinking practice areas that concern relationships between people, government and other public bodies.

Islamic finance

The term ‘Islamic finance’ refers to a system of banking that is consistent with sharia law.

Over half of training contracts are based in London, research shows

Posted on 25 June 2018

Over half of all training contracts nationwide in 2016-17 were based in London, research by the Law Society has revealed.

Asons Solicitors announces recruitment drive and new office development following rapid growth

Posted on 03 March 2014

Asons Solicitors, based in Bolton, is seeking to recruit over 300 new staff following sustained growth since its launch five years ago.

Top firms review financial support for students

Posted on 08 April 2011

As universities plan to hike tuition fees, some firms are to review the financial assistance on offer to their future trainees.

In the race for justice: Kent Law Campaign student group hosts fun run

Posted on 04 November 2013

The Kent Law Campaign Student Group organised a 5km fun run, held on Sunday 3 November at the University of Kent campus.

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.

BLD Foundation invites applications for 2015 Legal Launch Pad programme

Posted on 28 July 2014

The BLD Foundation has announced that applications are now open for its Legal Launch Pad Programme, running from January to September 2015.