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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.
Firm spotlight: White & Case's international seats
Dig out your passport and grab that suitcase because White & Case trainees are guaranteed a seat abroad.
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.
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.
The 22nd edition of Chambers Student is now live!
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 students considering a career in law
In a competitive recruitment market where the standards keep getting higher and higher it pays to know your stuff. Here are the main issues you should be aware of.
TLT LLP
TLT's ascension to the national stage and ambitious plans make it an attractive proposition in Bristol, Manchester and London.
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.
Macfarlanes LLP
This polished silver circle firm has a gleaming reputation in the private client and corporate spheres.
DLA Piper LLP
At this global firm, trainees up and down the country can get a taste of international work. Apply for the 2019 vac scheme by 31 December 2018.
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.
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.
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.
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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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