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Examining The Pros And Cons Of A Juris Doctor Degree

3rd November 2021
If you are considering a career change, you will need to know what type of education will be required. If you are interested in the legal or political fields, you will likely need to earn a Juris Doctor degree.  The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is awarded to graduates by American law schools. The technical name […]
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Stephenson Harwood To Offer Its Lawyers Electric Car Perk

3rd November 2021
Lawyers at Stephenson Harwood will be able to configure a new electric car, complete with road tax, insurance, replacement tyres, routine servicing, and breakdown cover, for a fixed monthly fee from next year. The initiative will be available to Stephenson Harwood’s lawyers through salary sacrifice, whereby an employee of the firm can choose to reduce […]
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Meet Keeva – Law student and junior paralegal

2nd November 2021
Pursuing a career in the legal industry  Keeva chose to pursue a career in the legal industry, after discovering that Law touches every part of a person’s life, which she found fascinating and enticed her to want to enter the industry and learn more. As an undergraduate student, Keeva has worked as a paralegal alongside her […]
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5 key tips you need to be a standout legal candidate

1st November 2021
1) Get to know the company This is probably the simplest but one of the most impactful tips you can use when looking to be a standout candidate. Getting to know the company by undertaking in-depth research not only ensures the role being offered and the company offering it are the right fit for you, […]
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A day in the life of a BPC and LLM student

1st November 2021
Why did you choose to pursue a legal career? I have always found law fascinating. Reading about how the government creates legislation to the way courts operate has always captivated my attention. However, it wasn’t until I reached my 20s that I decided I wanted to be a part of this legal system, to play […]
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Macfarlanes Launches Trainee Experience App

26th October 2021
The app, launched Monday 25 October, has been developed entirely in-house by the firm’s graduate recruitment and lawtech teams. All tasks on the app have been modelled on real work and have been created by the Macfarlanes’ solicitors and trainee solicitors. Users of the app can experience work from the firm’s corporate and M&A, finance, […]
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Osborne Clarke Chooses BPP University Law School To Prepare Future Trainees For SQE

18th October 2021
Building on a well-established relationship, the partnership with BPP University Law School will focus on an integrated programme of legal, technical, commercial, and personal development skills for trainees and solicitor apprentices. The first intake at BPP will begin in September 2024.  Commenting on the firm’s programme, Alexandra Gower, Partner and Training Principal at Osborne Clarke […]
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When Hollywood Meets the Courtroom

15th October 2021
Any lawyer who has been to trial has quickly learned the difference between how a courtroom operates in real life and how it is portrayed in literature and film. But to focus on the differences is to overlook some uncanny similarities – particularly in how attorneys model themselves after the lawyers of fiction and deliver their presentations with intentionally dramatic flair.
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Goodwin Procter Boosts Tech And Litigation Practices With Three New Partners From Big Law Rivals

15th October 2021
On Thursday, Goodwin Procter announced it had hired former Foley Hoag partner Heather Miles and former special counsel at Cooley, Alexander Rea, who have both joined Goodwin’s technology practice in New York. Miles represents technology, healthcare and life sciences clients on corporate matters, while Rea represents private companies and their investors on matters including M&A […]
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How A DUI Lawyer Can Help You

12th October 2021
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, you need to contact a DUI attorney immediately. These are challenging cases that require an experienced lawyer who knows how the system works. A DUI lawyer can help with your case in many ways, including representing you in court, gathering evidence on your behalf, and […]
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