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Shoosmiths and Edinburgh-based Archibald Campbell & Harley have merged following the development of a close working relationship over several years.
Further to news last week that Cobbetts planned to go into administration, with DWF intending to buy the ailing firm, the deal has now gone ahead.
The total cost of qualifying as a solicitor is considerable. Candidates should think about sources of funding at each stage of the process.
On Thursday 12 March 2020, the sixth annual LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards, sponsored by BARBRI, celebrated the hard work and dedication of student law societies at 116 Pall Mall in London.
Sam Glover’s journey to the Bar was far from traditional – from leaving school at age seven to pursuing a career in music, Sam’s journey is an exciting read. Learn about the value of mini-pupillages, the lessons to be learned and what being a tax barrister involves in this Meet the Lawyer profile.
DAC Beachcroft LLP, Hill Dickinson LLP, Mishcon de Reya LLP and Pinsent Masons LLP have each been named as one of the UK’s top 10 family-friendly employers.
The Inns of Court – what are they and why do you need to join one? LawCareers.Net answers your questions about the Inns of Court in this Feature, including when and how to join an Inn. If you’re an aspiring barrister, you must join an Inn to be called to the Bar. Read this guide to make sure you understand what steps you need to take to become a barrister.
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Law societies, law firm representatives and the LawCareers.Net team gathered last night on Thursday 17 March 2022 to celebrate the eighth annual LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards.
The nominees for the seventh annual Student Law Society Awards have been revealed, after LawCareers.Net received 37 submissions from presidents and committees and nearly 2,000 submissions from society members across the UK.
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Norton Rose Fulbright has confirmed that it will offer trainee solicitors the opportunity to spend six months of their training contracts in Johannesburg.
The ‘Tesco law’ revolution continues apace with the news that two more top 50 firms, Kennedys and Hill Dickinson, have confirmed plans to convert to alternative business structure status
The Law Society’s financial benchmarking survey for 2016 recorded income rises and strong profit margins for mid-sized UK law firms, in what is encouraging news for the sector.
The Bar Council hosted a roundtable on tackling violence against women and girls in Merseyside, which discussed the integral role both the criminal and family courts play in resolving violence, and the impact court delays can have on successfully convicting perpetrators.
Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers following the transition online in March 2020. Although the recent easing of restrictions signals a gradual return to normality, you can be certain that firms and chambers will continue to use video interviewing. There are key differences between interviewing over webcam and in person, so it is important to be prepared.
