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Higher Salaries Support 100% Trainee Retention For Macfarlanes, Despite Warnings Against Overly Generous Pay

15th February 2022
The newly qualified (NQ) solicitors are set to see their salaries double to $100,000 from the £50,000 they earned when they began as trainees at the silver circle firm two years ago. Macfarlanes upped its NQ base rates to six figures at the beginning of this year, competing with other law firms, such as DLA […]
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Five Essential Functions Of A Corporate Solicitor

14th February 2022
One of the most valuable resources any business has at its disposal is access to strong and sound legal advice. From protecting their current interests to safeguarding themselves against unwanted future scenarios, working closely with corporate law solicitors means being prepared for every moment any business will encounter over the weeks, years, and decades that […]
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5 Tips For Succeeding At Law School In 2022

9th February 2022
Whether you’re struggling with your studies, or you’re simply looking for some extra advice on how to thrive, here are 5 tips for succeeding at law school in 2022. 1. Choosing The Right Options Many law degree programmes offer several options for students to choose from, which can prove to be both a blessing and […]
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Microsoft’s Top Lawyer And Wife Donate $5 Million To Columbia Law School

9th February 2022
Microsoft president Brad Smith, who oversees the company’s legal affairs, and his wife Kathy Surace-Smith, who serves as senior vice president at biotechnology company NanoString, have donated $5 million to endow the human rights clinic at their former university, Columbia Law School.  In honour of the Smith’s donation, Columbia Law School has renamed its clinic […]
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US Legal Sector Adds 1,800 Jobs In January

7th February 2022
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed an initial 1,176,600 legal services sector jobs last month, up 3.5% year over year. This figure had climbed steadily since October, when employment in the sector first exceeded its historical peak of 1,165,300 jobs in February 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic swung into full force.  The legal […]
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The True Extent Of Problematic Behaviour In The UK’s Legal Sector

4th February 2022
Authored by Gemma McCall, CEO and co-founder of Culture Shift, the impact software business that builds products to empower organisations to tackle harassment and bullying. If the last two years have taught the UK’s workforce anything, it’s what is important to them. Whether that be spending time with friends and family, enjoying their job or […]
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How To Network Like A Pro In Law School

27th January 2022
Networking has always been an important part of every person’s social and professional life. With the help of networking, we make new acquaintances, discover career opportunities, make partnerships, and achieve a whole range of other goals. Networking is an important element of success, so the earlier you start practising it, the more benefits you can […]
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