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Becoming a corporate lawyer: the view from Freshfields
If you don’t know your M from your A and scratch your head every time someone says ‘corporate law’, don’t sweat it. We’ve asked some of Freshfields’ transactional experts to explain what they do.
STEM students: how to become a commercial lawyer
With the help of global firm Clifford Chance, we discover how a background in science, technology, engineering or maths could be the golden ticket to a challenging and rewarding legal career.
Becoming a finance lawyer
Mayer Brown has a significant focus on finance in its London office. We asked lawyers at this global firm to tell us what working in finance law involves day to day.
What is Chancery law?
Chancery is a big deal at the Bar. Many struggle to define it, but one set certainly doesn't: XXIV Old Buildings takes us on a walk down Chancery Lane...
Becoming a lawyer in litigation
We interviewed some Jones Day litigators to learn how they're building their careers and how they spend their days.
Whether you’re applying for a vac scheme or you’ve got one lined up already, it’s important to understand what you can gain from one. Here are 15 easy steps to vac scheme success.
To be a commercially aware candidate in 2019 means understanding how the legal profession is dealing with the opportunities and challenges of Brexit.
AI will transform the law, and we’re only beginning to grasp its full potential. Womble Bond Dickinson is one firm on the case – we spoke to a few of their experts about its impact on the whole profession.
Travers Smith shows us how a City firm can break the mould and become a model for diversity – but “diversity is the easy bit!” lawyers tell us…
A short guide for anyone considering a career in law, whether you did law or a non-law degree.
Macfarlanes LLP
This polished silver circle firm has a gleaming reputation in the private client and corporate spheres.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Find your favourite flavour at Freshfields, where you can fill two years with eight different seats – and get some of the best training in town.
TLT LLP
TLT's ascension to the national stage and ambitious plans make it an attractive proposition in Bristol, Manchester and London.
Latham & Watkins
Blockbuster global firm Latham is intent on giving a scene-stealing performance in London. Apply for a place on the 2019 vac scheme by 6 January 2019.
Ashurst
With a longer heritage than some magic circle firms and an international presence to rival them, Ashurst is one of the City's biggest players.
DLA Piper LLP
At this global firm, trainees up and down the country can get a taste of international work. DLA holds no less than seven strongholds across the UK.
Taylor Wessing LLP
Taylor Wessing ain’t messing when it comes to 'the industries of tomorrow'. Apply for the firm's vac scheme or traineeships by 14 January 2019.
Upcoming vac scheme deadlines
18 January 2019
BCLP
Covington & Burling
RPC
20 January 2019
Shearman & Sterling
VWV
27 January 2019
BLM
30 January 2019
Trowers & Hamlins
31 January 2019
Dechert (summer)
Farrer & Co
HFW
Hill Dickinson
Ince Gordon Dadds
K&L Gates
Lewis Silkin
Macfarlanes
Mayer Brown
Memery Crystal
Michelmores
Mills & Reeve
Morgan Lewis
Muckle
... and 30+ other firms
1 February 2019
Browne Jacobson
Gibson Dunn
12 February 2019
Gateley
Commercial awareness
The law firm of the future
AI will transform the law, and we’re only beginning to grasp its full potential.
Improving diversity and inclusion at City law firms
Travers Smith shows us how a City firm can break the mould.
Globalisation and the law
How to cut it as a lawyer in the globalised economy.
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