Law Firms
Like giving advice and fancy the idea of working on complex and intellectually demanding deals? As long as you can meet deadlines and work under considerable pressure, then working as a solicitor in Law may be right for you. Don't know what type of law firm you want to work for? Here's a look at the different law firms in the UK. Browse detailed law firm profiles, read trainee and solicitor reviews and brush up on the latest interview advice.
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Magic Circle Firms
Regional Firms
City Firms
American Firms
The Buzz Board: Law
The latest interview advice, in-depth articles on the ins and outs of the legal sector and an inside look at what it's really like to work as a trainee and solicitor.
Practices of Law
A lawyer will often specialise in a specific practice. Here is a list of seven global “business” practices many firms in the Magic Circle offer.
Legal Trainee Recruitment
Ashley Connick, discusses the challenges faced by both trainees and recruiters during the recruitment process.
Which law firm to work for?
Law firms come in all shapes and sizes. Here's a look at why reputation, seat options and job prospects matter most when applying to firms.
Vac Schemes: Worth It?
Exeter LLB student, Richard Hornshaw, gives an account of his experiences on the Travers Smith Vacation Scheme.
Getting Hired: Law
The law interview process varies hugely from firm to firm ranging from the more simple at Slaughter and May to the rather longer at SJ Berwin.
Life as Trainee: Kirkland
From "standard days" to "deal days", what's it's really like to work as a Corporate Associate? Chris Kennedy gives an insight into life at Kirkland & Ellis.
Monopolise your training
Ian Gascoigne, dispute resolution Partner at Eversheds LLP, compares the training contract to playing Monopoly.
