Legal Career Change: Attorney to Matchmaker Making a legal career change can present issues, but for a lawyer who changed from law to becoming a matchmaker it has been both similar and different. Business Insider recently wrote about former lawyer Ann Parnes who used her legal skills, honed by 14 years at law, to understand
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Britain’s Highest-Paid Barristers Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing writer “Editor’s note: This article was updated in 2026 to reflect new Bar Council earnings data, recent commercial chambers’ fee information and fresh examples of the UK’s highest‑earning barristers.” The highest-paid barristers in the UK can command substantial fees, with some earning as much as £1.5 million per
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Norma Harris, LawFuel contributor Welcome to the exciting yet challenging world of legal writing! As a law student, mastering the art of writing legal essays is not just a requirement; it’s a fundamental skill that will serve you throughout your career. This guide is designed to provide you with tips and techniques to excel in
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The Bar Exam is a pivotal milestone in a lawyer’s career. A rigorous assessment tests a candidate’s legal knowledge and reasoning skills. With varying pass rates and significant professional implications, adequate preparation is crucial. This blog post aims to guide aspiring lawyers through this daunting journey with practical study techniques and resource recommendations. Understanding the
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No sooner have we published the news about the London pay raises with Sidley Austin, Paul Hastings and others when junior pay rates have been increased by other major firms in the catchup to match pay increases. Fried Frank is the latest US law firm to raise salaries for its junior lawyers in an escalating battle for
The legal education landscape has significantly transformed in recent years, with online law degrees emerging as a popular alternative to traditional classroom-based programs. This shift has been propelled by technological advancements and changing perceptions of online education. In this article, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a law degree online and offer strategies
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The in-house legal department touches nearly every other part of the business — and delivers value that far exceeds its costs. Legal departments are not just guardians of compliance and risk management, but strategic partners in decision-making. Legal teams help shape corporate strategies, negotiate critical contracts, manage intellectual property, and provide crucial insights that impact
Cravath Scale Big Law Money No-one covers the big law payscale better than AbovetheLaw when it comes to the big law US law firms, and the site has updated the most recent changes with bonus details. As we reported recently there was a significant shift in associate salaries at large law firms in the United
Water features? Nah, forget about those! Here’s a law firm making their office their happy place by placing a slide inside. >> LawFuel Law Jobs Here The slide feature is something unique that an Irish law firm has come up with to attract new talent: a massive, bright yellow slide. Gallagher McCartney Barry, based in
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Kenya Davis’ remarkable journey through interesting legal jobs is an inspiring narrative for young lawyers and others interested in the field. Now a partner at Boies Schiller her work has included big law firms and work in public law.
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