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We visit leading commercial set Fountain Court to find out the truth behind the myths surrounding the Commercial Bar.
The Salary Wars of 2016: huge pay rises in New York this summer forced the City to play along.
It's all things Pokémon Go in the tech sector, which is growing 32% faster than the rest of the economy. No surprise, then, that lawyers are jumping on the bandwagon, but in doing so they're scrambling to keep up with the pace of new technology. Here are some of the latest trends and developments to be aware of.
A perfect storm of political, economic and environmental factors has continued to disrupt and transform the energy sector over the past year. The lawyers we spoke to this year told us what energy applicants should be aware of.
Law fairs: when, where and what? Find out when fairs are being held, where you can pick up a free copy of Chambers Student 2017, and how to make the most of fairs.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
This elite global firm offers trainees a sizeable array of secondments and the chance to do eight seats. Apply for the vac scheme by 2 January 2017.
Nabarro LLP
Nabarro only recruits trainees through its vac scheme. Apply by 3 January 2017 for a place on the 2017 summer programme.
DLA Piper LLP
Looking for high-quality work for big national and international clients in London or outside? Then check out DLA Piper.
Ashurst
Apply for a winter vac scheme at elite City firm Ashurst by 6 November and for the summer scheme by 8 January.
Memery Crystal LLP
Memery Crystal may have a rather dainty name, but this small City firm certainly packs a punch with its AIM work.
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
The deadline to apply for a place on the 2017 vac scheme at top national firm Addleshaw Goddard is 30 December 2016.
Macfarlanes LLP
Top City firm Macfarlanes offers an intriguing mix of high-end corporate and private client work. Apply for a place on the 2017 vac scheme by 31 January.
Clyde & Co LLP
Not many firms can say that they've doubled in size (twice!) in ten years, but this commercial heavyweight can.
The True Picture: our 2017 edition
We interviewed 1,000 more trainees this year: here's the latest, frankest account of life in the leading firms.
40 Bar reviews – the broadest coverage ever
We visited the leading chambers and interviewed the pupils and management.
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