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Clifford Chance London - The Real Contract: John MacLennon

Posted on 13 September 2022

John is a partner in the global financial markets practice. His journey at Clifford Chance began with a slightly different route. Before transitioning to commercial law, he practiced as a barrister in crime and contract law. Here, John talks about why transitioning to commercial law and pursuing his career at Clifford Chance was a challenge worth taking on.

Clifford Chance London - The Real Contract: Hephzibah Adeosun

Posted on 08 September 2022

Hephzibah is a newly qualified associate in the corporate transactions and advisory group. She joined the firm and started her training contract in 2019. Here she talks about some of the most motivating moments of her training contract, lessons she's learned along the way and gives her advice to future trainees.

Clifford Chance London - The Real Contract: Emmanuel Goriola

Posted on 08 September 2022

Emmanuel is a trainee, and has been with Clifford Chance since 2021, including six months in the Madrid office. Here Emmanuel shares what he gained from working in a different office, how he builds strong relationships with clients and the achievements that make the hard work worth it.

The Brokerage

Posted on 23 March 2023

A real insight into a vacation scheme with Brabners LLP

Posted on 09 September 2024

LCN Blogger, Phil Steventon, shares his experiences on Brabners LLP's vacation scheme. Read Phil's blog about the scheme here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Bl... Check out more of Phil's blogs here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Bl...

CityLawLIVE - the City lawyers' verdict

Posted on 25 July 2013

We asked these high-flying City lawyers their opinions of the event.

What’s the work really like as a trainee solicitor?

Posted on 11 September 2025

Gain an insight into life as a trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths. From managing your own cases to contributing to multi-million pound claims, the level of responsibility you take on helps shape your career.

Essex Law Clinic

Posted on 27 March 2023

As a volunteer in the Essex Law Clinic, you'll be responsible for delivering free legal advice to vulnerable members of the community.

Masterclass | Intellectual property

Posted on 26 October 2023

From patents to trademarks, find out what IP means, the kinds of work lawyers in this area undertake and the types of client you will be dealing with.

Webinar | Understanding legal practice: M&A

Posted on 11 November 2022

This webinar sponsored by White & Case LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) and Travers Smith LLP discusses what it’s really like to work in M&A.

LawCareersNetLIVE Virtual 2021 - Question time: life as a trainee

Posted on 27 January 2022

The panel of trainees provide insights into their experiences of the law firm application process.

LCNLIVE 2021 | Question time: life as a trainee

Posted on 11 March 2022

The LCNLIVE Manchester panel of trainee solicitors provided valuable insights into their law firm application process.

Irwin Mitchell LLP

training contracts

Webinar | Understanding legal practice - dispute resolution

Posted on 22 November 2021

This webinar discusses what dispute resolution really means.

B P Collins LLP

training contracts

work placements

next training contract deadline 30 March

Wiggin LLP

training contracts

Mayer Brown International LLP - Labour's plans for financial services regulation: what we know

Posted on 24 July 2024

Labour has won the general election, with a landslide victory of 412 seats. But how will this affect businesses and law firms? If you’re an aspiring lawyer considering financial services (FS) as a practice area, read on to learn more about Labour’s regulatory plans and stance on relations with Europe, AI, net zero and how changes will affect FS firms.

Future lawyers’ concerns about entering the legal profession

Posted on 22 August 2024

With securing a training contract, diversity and inclusion, and workload topping the list of aspiring lawyers’ worries, in this Feature we’ve grouped together the top questions to come out of the survey, and our advice to alleviate your concerns and help you on your way to your dream career in law.

Belonging at the Bar: women’s journey from barriers to barristers

Posted on 07 March 2023

Silk, Anatomy of a Scandal, The Split, Legally Blonde… the list goes on! We’re no strangers to women in the courtroom on TV but very few (if any) programmes express the difficulty women have faced getting to this point. For those who choose the barrister route, the road for women has been one paved with various obstacles. To this day, there are fewer women at the Bar than those practising as solicitors (38.8% compared with 52%).

From SQE to AI: future lawyers’ priorities, questions and concerns about entering legal profession

Posted on 22 August 2024

Earlier this year we surveyed LawCareers.Net users to better understand their concerns about entering the legal profession. With securing a training contract, diversity and inclusion, and workload topping the list of aspiring lawyers’ worries, in this Feature we’ve grouped together the top questions to come out of the survey, and our advice to alleviate your concerns and help you on your way to your dream career in law.