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Trends affecting the legal profession
Legal market trends: here’s an introduction to some of the main issues on the minds of today’s lawyers.
Virtual work experience at the Bar
The Big Interview: The Secret Barrister
The Secret Barrister interviews with Chambers about the state of legal aid and the content of their new book, Fake Law.
The Hong Kong Training Contract at Gibson Dunn
“From the sparkling lights of Shanghai to small farming villages in rural India,” the trainees and junior lawyers work on all sorts at Gibson Dunn’s Hong Kong office.
Vacation scheme deadlines
Deadlines for vac schemes in 2021
Five Akin Gump lawyers share their thoughts on what practising law in Hong Kong is like; why the region is great for weekend escapades; and how the market’s international dimensions are shaped by various factors and trends.
To be commercially aware in 2020, you have to know how coronavirus has affected the work done by lawyers.
Singapore: “a place for the adventurer, self-starter, explorer, and entrepreneur.” Lawyers from Latham & Watkins tell us what makes the city such an attractive destination to set up a career.
Is legal education preparing students adequately for a fast-changing profession? We asked ULaw...
With the help of Womble Bond Dickinson partner Kevin Bell, we delve into legal life in the North East's biggest city.
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Compare and rank selected firms on diversity, size, application criteria, salary and benefits
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Stephenson Harwood LLP
You might know a hundred finance-heavy international firms, but if you don’t know City-kid Stephenson Harwood, you don’t know ship.
RPC
R-P-C; one two three; find out what it means to trainees: insurance expertise, a disputes focus and “a culture that’s a major selling point.”
Macfarlanes LLP
This polished silver circle firm has a gleaming reputation in the private client and corporate spheres.
Latham & Watkins
Blockbuster global firm Latham has 30 offices worldwide bristling with 2,600 lawyers and is intent on giving a scene-stealing performance in 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.
Clifford Chance LLP
Exit Canary Wharf tube and you're surrounded by the world's major banks, a scrolling stock market ticker and many, many suits – this is the world of Clifford Chance.
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.
TLT LLP
TLT's ascension to the national stage and ambitious plans make it an attractive proposition in Bristol, Manchester and London.
Taylor Wessing LLP
Taylor Wessing does stellar work for startups and other, more established, cutting-edge companies – and prides itself on being similarly innovative.
Chambers Student Podcast
Market analysis
Exploring trainee secondments and career moves into the dynamic Asian market.
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.
Becoming a venture capital lawyer
Tech-focused firm Orrick aids exciting new companies seeking investment.
Recommended legal blogs
A curated list of recommended legal and commercial blogs.