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Daniel Millard, an associate in Cooley (UK) LLP’s cyber/data/privacy team, speaks about the important role work experience had on his career, his decision to pursue a career as a technology lawyer and how his team intersects with the rest of the firm in this Meet the Lawyer profile.

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For physics graduate Sam Harvey, it was about finding a career that matched his scientific background and passion for written argument. As an associate working in patent litigation at Bristows LLP, he found just that. Read more about Sam’s journey and his advice on securing a role in the profession in this Meet the Lawyer profile.

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Early talent manager Rachel Chapman shares the most common ways candidates let themselves down, what you need to know about Trowers & Hamlins LLP and all the ways the firm prioritises diversity and inclusion.

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Catherine Morgan-Guest

In this Meet the Recruiter interview, Catherine Morgan-Guest shares an insight into Macfarlanes’ vacation scheme and application process, and why diversity and inclusion underpins everything the firm does.

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Allen & Overy’s pre-merger report shows significant revenue growth

Magic circle firm Allen & Overy has reported increased revenue and pre-tax profits in the financial year ending in April, ahead of its $3.5 billion merger with US firm Shearman & Sterling in May.

Linklaters secures top spot on Stonewall rankings

Magic circle law firm Linklaters LLP has topped Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index, with other law firms, including Clifford Chance, Gateley Legal and Irwin Mitchell LLP, also making the list.

Law firm revenues on the rise

Shoosmiths, Linklaters LLP and Weightmans LLP have each published record-breaking financial results for the 2023/24 financial year, with Shoosmiths’ revenue surpassing the £200-million mark for the first time.

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The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE): everything you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about the new exams, from the syllabus to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

The power of networking: your key to success in the legal profession

For aspiring lawyers, building a robust professional network isn’t just beneficial – it's essential.

What counts as QWE?

"I’m qualifying via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and am confused about the qualifying work experience (QWE) requirement. What work counts as QWE?"

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Banking & finance

"A lot of the deals we work on are for retail businesses that we’ve all heard of, and the idea of working with something that’s tangible and real was exciting to me.”

"It’s really difficult to explain what we do in a nutshell because it covers so many different areas and touches on so many sectors"

Commercial property/real estate

“it’s certainly a sector that’s going to be under pressure to deliver on results as we head towards the 2050 targets for carbon net zero”

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Paralegals

For law graduates not going on to the LPC, SQE or Bar course, a career as a professional paralegal is a real alternative.

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Many of Fladgate’s clients are entrepreneurs – so, if you’re a bright, hardworking self-starter, you could be the perfect fit. Find out about being a trainee at Fladgate in the firm’s recruitment brochure.

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Brochure: Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Trainees at Kirkland & Ellis thrive on high-quality work, early responsibility and exposure to real deals and cases thanks to the firm’s famous focus on close-knit teams.

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Brochure: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP

Skadden is on the hunt for lawyers who want to carve their own path, as its bold brochure proclaims. Read on to find out if carving out a career at this renowned firm is right for you.

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