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Freshfields lawyer Rob Colvin awarded City’s Wig & Pen Prize for pro bono work

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) Senior Associate, Rob Colvin, has been awarded the Wig & Pen Prize in recognition of his commitment to pro bono legal work over the last decade. Awarded jointly by the City of London Law Society (CLLS) and City of London Solicitor’s Company, the Wig & Pen award celebrates the pro bono […]

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How Today’s Lawyers Are Redefining Their Measure of Law Career Success

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A Corporate Lawyer Looks At Today’s Lawyers’ Differing Law Career Expectations Starbucks corporate counsel director Brittany Johnson discussed the evolving landscape of legal careers and the changing nature of newer generations of lawyers, who have redefined how ‘success’ in their legal careers is measured. In an article in Bloomberg Law, she wrote that the current

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From High Stakes to Traffic Court: A Top Lawyer’s Unexpected Career Turn

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Stephen Swedlow, a prominent lawyer who climbed to the top of Quinn Emanuel has made an unexpected career move by trading his lucrative partnership for a position in traffic court. >> Does A New Job Beckon? Check Here Swedlow, 52, left Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan last year after winning a seat as a judge

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Why to Pursue a Master’s Degree in Homeland Security

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In the rapidly evolving world of national and global security, the importance of a skilled homeland security professional cannot be overstated. As national security threats become more complex, the need for advanced expertise and knowledge in this field is on the rise. Here are ten persuasive reasons why pursuing a master’s degree in homeland security

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Law Job Openings at MSD Provide Top Opportunities

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The Ministry of Social Development employs a large group of lawyers across its different areas of activity, providing some major opportunities for lawyers seeking stimulating, interesting work that can help distill often complex areas of law to provide clear advice. The Ministry of Social Development is involved in supporting people through income and housing support,

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London Law Firms Compete for Top Talent: NQ Salaries Soar to Keep Pace with Demand

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Allen & Overy has increased the salary for newly qualified (NQ) lawyers to £125,000 ($174,000), matching the pay rates at Magic Circle firms Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Linklaters. NQs in the London office have seen a 16% pay increase from £107,500 as of 1 May. Slaughter and May is the only Magic Circle member paying a lower NQ salary, at £115,000.

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