Lawyer Work-Life Balance
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Vanessa Ford: Inquest Into Pinsent Masons Partner Death Spotlights Intense Work Life
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | February 27, 2024
A coroner's inquest ruled on Monday that Ford's death in 2023 occurred following an 'acute mental health crisis'.
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Diversity Twice as Important to Associates than Partners, Survey Finds
By Charlotte Johnstone | February 9, 2024
'There is a growing cultural divide with boomer partners failing to... meaningfully advance DEI issues beyond empty statements on the website,' said one associate.
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'Trading Bottles for Bundles': A Solicitor-Apprentice's Story
By Brooke Moon, Ashurst | February 8, 2024
For National Apprenticeship Week, Ashurst solicitor-apprentice Brooke Moon shares how the scheme has helped on her career story.
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International Edition | Analysis
The New Normal in Office Work Is Here, but Lawyers Still Aren't Happy With It
By Andrew Maloney | January 25, 2024
Transitioning from Covid lockdown to return-to-office could be a factor in lawyers believing their firm's culture has changed for the worse, according to a survey report this week.
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International Edition | Analysis
Could US Law Firms Follow Slaughter and May, Offering 20% Less Pay for 20% Less Work?
By Dan Roe | January 22, 2024
Slaughter and May recently formalized a reduced-hours trial, but American firms have typically reserved such accommodations for people with extenuating circumstances.
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Will the Slaughters Switch On/Off Scheme Take Off?
By Aishah Hussain | January 5, 2024
That a firm of Slaughters' calibre and conservatism has put forward a solution to an age-old problem is refreshing, but lots of questions remain, writes The London Lawyer.
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Simpson Thacher to Require Four Days in US Offices in 2024
By Patrick Smith | December 11, 2023
In-office mandate adherence will be a factor in overall pay for Simpson personnel, with the firm saying noncompliance could affect compensation, sources said.
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International Edition | Ranking
The Top Law Firms to Work For: The UK A-List, 2023
By Charlotte Johnstone | November 28, 2023
More than 80 of the largest firms operating in the UK were ranked by their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, racial diversity and gender diversity to create this year's A-List.
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Culture Wars: The True Gauge of Happiness is at the Junior End
By Aishah Hussain | November 10, 2023
A firm's culture is not invisible sentiment nor marketing spiel but a proper understanding of the issues at play on people's minds, and there are small pockets of hope, writes The London Lawyer.
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International Edition | Features|Research
Discovering Dissatisfaction: Why UK Associates are Unhappy
By Charlotte Johnstone | November 7, 2023
An in-depth survey of nearly 200 UK associates at large law firms has found nearly a third feel morale has dropped over the last year, with emphasis on billable hours, salary disappointment and a 'tough' office culture among the factors responsible.
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