The shipping specialists confirmed rates for its most junior lawyers will move from £100,000 to £103,500, a nice little bump of 3.5%. The Legal Cheek Firms Most List shows that HFW recruits 18 ...

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Programme and student lead at ULaw, Laura Duffy, discusses the challenges facing lawyers-to-be and the opportunities in the ...

A barrister has been fined £3,000 by the Bar Tribunals & Adjudication Service after he was reported to be drinking alcohol in ...

A number of firms have increased junior lawyer salaries in recent weeks, with Eversheds Sutherland and Pinsent Masons raising ...

Court backlog ‘main issue’ hampering justice, says police chief [ BBC News] Judges to rule on Palestinian group’s legal ...

In our latest Career Conundrum, a current trainee solicitor worries that their disinterested supervisor might harm their chances of landing their preferred NQ role. “Hi Legal Cheek, please don ...

*For all those looking for a Training Contract* Having helped with TC recruitment over the years, here is my list of "top tips" for TC applicants to any firm: 1. Focus on making a smaller number ...

The American Bar Association (ABA) has taken legal action against Donald Trump and his administration, accusing the US president of “relentless attacks” and an “unlawful” campaign of ...

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In the regions, Pinsents also confirmed NQ rates will move from £63,000 to £66,500. The pay boosts follow recent rises at Ashurst (£125,000 to £140,000), DLA Piper (£110,000 to £130,000 ...