How Continuing Your Professional Education Can Elevate Your Legal Career

If you want to survive in today’s increasingly competitive legal landscape, you have to keep your skills sharp as a razor. The laws, tax codes, and regulations constantly change, and falling behind could cost you more than just a few missed opportunities. Whether you’re advising law firms or navigating financial regulations, continuing professional education (CPE) […]

Summer Associates face low recruitment levels this year

Law Graduates struggling to find jobs Following last year’s noteworthy success, where summer associates achieved record-high employment rates and salaries, the landscape has shifted drastically this year. This year’s law student are experiencing significant challenged when it comes to job offers with law firms being much more conservative in recruitment. Data from NALP (National Association […]

Investing in Employee Development for Effective Succession Planning

Investing in employee development is always intelligent as a way to bolster the skill set and capabilities of your employees and keep them engaged, but it can also be smart in terms of succession planning. This post will explore the value of investing in employee development when it comes to succession planning and how it […]

How do I become a solicitor without an LLB?

How to become a solicitor without a law degree There are four things you’ll need to qualify as a solicitor through the SQE. You must have: 1. A university degree or equivalent in any subject (law or non-law). 2. Pass the character and suitability assessment set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). 3. Pass SQE1 […]

7 Essential Tools for Efficient Law Study in 2024

There’s no need to sugarcoat it: studying law is tough. The sheer volume of information paired with the complexity of legal concepts, plus tight deadlines, can sometimes make studying law incredibly difficult. This is why it’s essential to find ways to stay organized and manage your time effectively. 

Clifford Chance joins competitors in raising NQ salaries to £150,000

Effective as of 1 May, A&O Shearman has raised NQ pay by 20%, and the newly merged firm’s trainees will also see an increase of over 10%, with first-year salaries at £56,000 and second-year at £61,000. Likewise, Clifford Chance has adjusted its NQ and trainee solicitor salaries to match those of its rivals. As of […]