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More Cravath Lawyers Expected to Attend Slaughter and May-Hosted Events

Reasons for the increase in uptake include Cravath's new UK-qualified bench and the growing relevance of European market trends to its counsel and associates.
2 minute read

International Edition

Young Talent: Is the Allure of Big Law Enough to Silence ESG Concerns?

Top recruiters explain how environmental and social impact is of increasing importance to talented juniors—and discuss whether the attraction of high pay and kudos is enough to overcome ESG failures.
7 minute read

International Edition

Was the Associate Underperforming...or Was it a 'Stealth Layoff'?

Recruiters and lawyers are at odds over whether what we're seeing is associates failing to "pull their weight" or quiet cost-cutting measures.
4 minute read

International Edition

From Rose-Coloured Glasses to Disillusionment: The Emotions Lawyers Experience on the Partner Track

'It's like wading through treacle to get to the promised land and finding that in the promised land there is just more treacle,' said one lawyer in a new academic study.
3 minute read

International Edition

Smiling Too Much? Why Some Lawyers' Partnership Ambitions 'Crash and Burn'

An online session, run by recruitment firm Wilkinson Partners and coaching company The Tall Wall, aimed to demystify how to become a partner at law firms and the Big Four.
2 minute read

International Edition

Bar Council Moves to Tackle 'Inappropriate and Unacceptable' Behaviour at the Bar

A study has found that one in eight members of Lincoln's Inn have experienced or witnessed bullying, harassment or discrimination.
3 minute read

International Edition

Slaughter and May Ups NQ Pay to £125,000

The hike now puts the firm in line with other elite UK firms.
2 minute read

International Edition

The Learning 'Gap': Why Building Client Relationships is Still a Mystery to So Many Associates

Several associates across U.S. and U.K. law firms feel that there is a lack of exposure to diverse styles of business development at their level.
5 minute read

International Edition

Mishcon Helps Fund Higher Education Scholarships for Women from Low-Income Nations

The move marks the first social mobility effort for the firm across its U.K. and Asia offices.
2 minute read

International Edition

How a Former Latham Partner is Choosing to Redefine His Childhood Trauma 

Kieran Donovan walked away from Big Law to pursue a passion that tapped into his legal expertise in technology and data privacy. It also helped him address his own childhood trauma. In launching the tech start-up k-ID, he hopes to protect children's privacy and shield them from the evils that can be found online.
9 minute read

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