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Working at an American firm in London
Americans and Brits go their own way on so many topics. But on the London legal scene, are US firms really so different?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Macfarlanes LLP
This polished silver circle firm has a gleaming reputation in the private client and corporate spheres.
Upcoming vac scheme deadlines
27 January 2019
BLM
30 January 2019
Trowers & Hamlins
31 January 2019
Northridge
Norton Rose Fulbright
O’Melveny
Reed Smith
Penningtons Manches
Ropes & Gray
Royds Withy King
Sidley Austin
Stephenson Harwood
Stevens & Bolton
Taylor Vinters
TLT
Travers Smith
... and 30+ other firms
1 February 2019
Browne Jacobson
Gibson Dunn
12 February 2019
Gateley
12 February 2019
Simmons & Simmons
28 February 2019
Bevan Brittan
Shoosmiths
Ward Hadaway
Womble Bond Dickinson
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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A curated list of recommended legal and commercial blogs.
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