We spoke to top solicitors about what working in the City is really like. 

Everyone is on hand to inspire you. Though a legal career requires hard work and long hours, with an exciting level of responsibility and supportive network around you, you can really accelerative your development at Jones Day.

Working as a paralegal before securing a training contract is increasingly the norm for thousands of candidates. It’s even possible to qualify as a solicitor by gaining relevant experience as a paralegal, instead of a formal training contract – a route that could become even more popular with the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and qualifying work experience.

What options do victimised businesses have? 

David O'Donovan talks about the importance of work experience for training contract applications, his work in the renewable energy sector at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP and more in this Meet the Lawyer profile.  

“You don’t look like a solicitor, you’ll never make it.” This is what former President of the Law Society I. Stephanie Boyce was told throughout her journey to becoming a solicitor. Boyce’s story encapsulates the outdated homogeneity concerning what a typical solicitor should ‘look and sound like’.

This webinar discusses what it’s really like to be an M&A lawyer. Find out how domestic and cross-border M&A works, gain an insight into the financing behind these transactions and learn what makes a good corporate lawyer with a panel of leading lawyers.

In this webinar, sponsored by Michelmores, RPC and Mills & Reeve, we cover what it’s really like to work at a regional firm and the benefits, what makes it different to City training, and practical advice for those of you making applications, plus lots more!

The GDL is an intense course and can seem like a really intimidating challenge. In this video I’ll be sharing how I prepared for it the summer before and ways for you to make sure you hit the ground running when you start!

This webinar discusses what it’s really like to be a lawyer working in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity law. Gain an insight into responding to cyber breaches and technology disputes and learn what skills you need to succeed with a panel of leading lawyers.

In this webinar we discuss what it’s really like to be a lawyer working in financial services. Find out which areas are covered under financial services, what it’s like to practise within the financial industry and the type of clients you will be dealing with.

Law fairs are fantastic opportunities to meet a number of potential employers and to speak to those who work there. For aspiring lawyers, your university law fair is a key date to mark in your diary. Here's how to really make the most of the law fair and the opportunities it can bring.

This webinar, sponsored by Travers Smith, White & Case and Weil Gotshal & Manges discusses what it’s really like to work in private equity and investment funds. From negotiation to dealing with investors, find out the kinds of work lawyers in this area undertake and the types of client you will be instructing.

In this webinar, sponsored by Travers Smith, Bird & Bird and Osborne Clarke, discusses what it’s really like to work in intellectual property (IP). 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.

In this webinar, sponsored by Ashurst, Norton Rose Fulbright and Travers Smith, hear from the horse's mouth what it’s really like to be a lawyer working in financial services and the type of clients you will be dealing with. Plus learn what skills you need to succeed with a panel of leading lawyers.

This LawCareers.Net masterclass, sponsored by Bristows LLP and Osborne Clarke LLP, discusses what it’s really like to work in intellectual property (IP). From patents to trademarks, find out what IP means, the kinds of work lawyers in this area undertake and the types of clients you’ll be dealing with.

With leading lawyers from Osborne Clarke LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP, Travers Smith LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP taking part in the discussion, we look at what it’s really like to work in private equity and investment funds.

In this LawCareers.Net masterclass, sponsored by Jones Day, Macfarlanes LLP, Travers Smith LLP and TLT LLP, we discuss what it’s really like to be a lawyer working in financial services. Hear from our panel of expert lawyers on what it actually means to work in the practice area.

This masterclass, sponsored by Clyde & Co LLP and Macfarlanes LLP, shows you what it’s really like to be a lawyer working in financial services.