The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Blog
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Clifford Chance IGNITE: a law tech training contract
Having to decide between a career in technology or law is now a thing of the past. Those with a dual interest in law and technology have hit the jackpot …
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Why Law Firms are on the Hunt for STEM Graduates
The Lex 100’s Halima Dikko explores why STEM graduates are so sought after in an industry which has traditionally been dominated by arts and humanities. These days it’s far from …
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70 Years of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
2018 marked the 70th anniversary of US behemoth Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. The Lex 100 looks back over the firm’s colourful biography and its extraordinary evolution into one …
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Making a Difference: The Irwin Mitchell PLS Training Contract
Ask a group of law students what kind of lawyer they want to become and the chances are most will say something along the lines of corporate. But in doing …
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Under Pressure – Why In-House Is Not The Easy Option
Making the move in-house? Make sure you go in with your eyes open, advises Legal 500 UK Solicitors editor Georgina Stanley. Long hours, ever-more demanding clients and an intense focus …
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Women in law: The best London firms for female employees
Under the Equality Act 2010, companies with more than 250 employees were required to publish data on their gender pay gap. The first reports became due in April 2018. In …
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Tech Hubs: How Technology is Changing the Face of The Legal Industry
Technology is firmly establishing itself in the legal market. Law firms all over the City are taking advantage of the developments in legal tech to provide the most practical solutions …
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Diversity and Inclusion at Slaughter and May
Interview with Uzma Hamid-Dizier, Head of Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility at Slaughter and May. Why is having a diverse workforce important? Firstly, it’s important to recognise that developing a diverse …
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The Role of the Company Secretary in the Charity, Sport, Education and Health Sectors
As a law graduate, your degree opens the doors to a wider career that offers the flexibility to move between public, corporate or not-for-profit sectors. We find out just how …
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Law Fair FAQs: All Your Training Contract Queries Answered
Whilst travelling the length and breadth of the country attending law fairs, we noticed that students kept asking us the same few questions. Below, we attempt to address the most …
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