More than 50 City law firms have joined a new apprenticeship initiative, City Century, which aims to encourage the hiring of at least 100 new solicitor apprentices in London within the next year.
Lawyers reported significant benefits from using generative AI, including improved workload management and efficiency, according to a new report by Ashurst LLP.
To reward high performers, Osborne Clarke LLP has handed a 5% bonus to its UK employees following a significant increase in revenue and profits. The law firm plans additional rewards later this year.
Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca are among the latest law firms to pursue rapid expansion by merging. The “powerhouse” merger will offer clients enhanced capabilities across practices and sectors, along with access to a broad geographic network.
A recent Legal Needs survey published by the Law Society, found that two-thirds of people have experienced at least one legal issue in the last four years but only half obtained professional help.
