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'Badly Thought Out'? What Do People Make of Slaughters' New Working Code?

Dubbed a 'PR stunt' by one unimpressed recruiter, the roll-out has raised eyebrows across the U.K.
5 minute read

International Edition

What Lawyers (And All Employees) Really Want

Seven years covering this sector has taught me what lawyers want isn't too different from any other profession.
4 minute read

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Ex-Eversheds Trainee Banned From Profession After Sexual Assaults

The former trainee carried out the assaults at a party held by a fellow trainee.
2 minute read

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Private Equity Rising Stars: Europe's Best Up-and-Coming Lawyers 2022

After months of research the list of the 25 best young private equity lawyers across the U.K. and Europe has been announced.
27 minute read

International Edition

Partner Regrets Are Bigger Than We Think

Everyone has caveats when discussing regrets but that is only natural, writes the London Lawyer. Plus: The Canary (Wharf) in the Coal Mine.
6 minute read

International Edition

Judges Known for Sexual Harassment Should Be Identified, Courts in Victoria Australia Urged

The report by retired judge Julie Dodds-Streeton KC did concede, however, that it is difficult to take strong action against judges given their 'constitutionally-protected status'.
4 minute read

International Edition

Largest UK Firms Ramp Up Number of Black Lawyers in Latest Trainee Intake

HSF and Clifford Chance had the highest percentage of Black trainees in their latest intakes, recording 16% and 14.3% respectively, compared with the UK national proportion of 4.1%.
4 minute read

International Edition

Regrets? Maybe A Few, Say Older Partners Looking Back at Their Work-Life Balance

As the junior lawyer 'entitlement' debate rages on, some senior members of the profession are looking back on their careers with wistfulness for what might have been.
11 minute read

International Edition

How the War for Talent is Putting African Law Firms in Jeopardy

'The market gets really hot overseas and they target young South African lawyers because they know that they are well trained here', explained one local firm leader.
6 minute read

International Edition

Reach Out and Make Yourself Known: Some Advice For Law Students

Addleshaw Goddard's Rona Bar-Isaac says law seemed 'almost impenetrable' when she began her career as a young lawyer.
6 minute read

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