Tag: Manchester

Thriving careers, vibrant culture: Why Manchester is a magnet for aspiring lawyers

Catherine Morgan, ULaw employability group manager, discusses her varied career and what aspiring Mancunian lawyers can expect from a career in the city

May 29 2024 8:42am

One employment lawyer explains how a love of puzzles makes his job feel more like a hobby

Squire Patton Boggs partner Bryn Doyle talks law and a passion for problem-solving

Nov 1 2023 8:45am

Top tips for vac scheme applications

ULaw's John McKeown talks writing concisely, assessment centres and handling rejection

Oct 16 2023 1:33pm

‘Do your homework on the law firms you apply to’

Showing you know who they are and what they do, and having your clear reasons for applying, is vital to success, says ULaw careers consultant John McKeown

Jun 29 2023 12:18pm

Reed Smith expands in Leeds with office move

Plus TLT makes moves in Manchester

May 10 2023 9:30am

Supreme Court justices prepare to hear three big cases in Manchester

Foul water, equality act and more

Feb 28 2023 10:22am

Finding the right law firm for you

Squire Patton Boggs corporate associate Gabriel Pennington shares the key considerations aspiring lawyers should think about

Nov 4 2022 11:44am

‘Do what you enjoy and makes you fulfilled, and don’t be afraid to move on or switch path’

Ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in Manchester, barrister turned ULaw tutor Kate Hammond takes part in a quick-fire Q&A with the Legal Cheek Careers team

Nov 1 2022 10:27am

Supreme Court to hear cases in Manchester

It will be the first time the justices have sat outside one of the four UK capital cities

Oct 24 2022 2:07pm
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BPP students to reverse mentor law firms on diversity and inclusion

Lawyers to be schooled by aspiring lawyers in four-month partnership

Jan 27 2022 9:17am

Why aspiring lawyers should capitalise on unplanned opportunities

While reflecting on his career journey to date, Niall MacDonald, programme, and student lead at ULaw Manchester, offers guidance for students embarking on a legal career

Nov 15 2021 10:19am

DWF launches business grad scheme

Roles in finance, HR and marketing up for grabs

Apr 20 2021 9:12am

From law grad to legal tech innovator

Mike Kennedy, associate in Addleshaw Goddard’s innovation and legal tech team, shares his career journey to date and offers advice to aspiring lawyers

Nov 24 2020 11:51am

What the second lockdown means for employment lawyers

Bryn Doyle, an employment partner at Squire Patton Boggs’ Manchester office, talks furlough and restructuring on the high street

Nov 6 2020 11:45am

How to get ahead in the training contract race

A panel of experts share their thoughts

Mar 13 2020 2:45pm

What it takes to be an employment lawyer

ULaw campus dean Amanda Hedayati reflects on her legal career ahead of tonight’s 'Secrets to Success' event in Manchester

Feb 27 2020 11:15am

How a life changing accident as a junior lawyer gave me the drive to succeed

Ed Fletcher, CEO at Fletchers, discusses how he took the firm from fledgling high street practice to featuring in the UK top 100, and the tragic motorcycle crash that spurred him on

Feb 26 2020 12:04pm

What went down at LegalEdCon North 2020

Last month's Manchester conference marked the beginning of some important conversations centering around the SQE, Sophie Currie reports

Feb 18 2020 3:18pm

The tech revolution through the eyes of a data privacy lawyer

Pinsent Masons senior associate Rif Kapadi reflects on the far-reaching implications of GDPR

Jun 26 2019 12:50pm
Addleshaw Goddard Manchester law students training contracts vacation schemes

5 things we learned about lawtech at Addleshaw Goddard

Legal technology leaders lay down some home truths

Dec 12 2018 3:07pm