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An Interview With Tim Foden, Partner At Boies Schiller Flexner

29th July 2022
In an exclusive interview, Lawyer Monthly speaks with Tim Foden, Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, about his career thus far. What career milestones are you most proud of? I can think of three:  Joining Boies Schiller Flexner as a partner felt like a real milestone because I’ve always held David Boies and Jonathan Schiller […]
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The Last Chapter: Journey of an Attorney

28th July 2022
This month we have the pleasure of hearing from Avigal Horrow, a California lawyer whose work has manifested in many forms.
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What Are The Main Challenges Facing Criminal Defence Attorneys?

26th July 2022
Becoming a criminal defence lawyer is hard enough, but the challenges don’t stop after you’ve passed the bar. Lawyers have to be emotionally secure and painfully aware that their actions could change someone’s life, for better or worse. Even a few mistakes could cost your career. 10 Challenges Criminal Defence Lawyers Face In Their Careers […]
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What You Should Do In Your First Week Of Law School

26th July 2022
Congratulations for having made it to university to pursue your degree in law. But before you enjoy the milestone you have made, you must know that the first weeks in law school can be full of thoughts, anxiety, and excitement. Without the right guidance, you can start your law school life in the wrong way. […]
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What Is The Difference Between A Lawyer And An Attorney?

25th July 2022
When most people think of a lawyer, they imagine someone who is able to provide them with legal advice and representation in court. However, there is a big difference between a lawyer and an attorney. Most people use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably, but there is a distinction between the two professions. In this […]
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Clifford Chance Is The Latest Firm To Award Staff Cost-Of-Living Bonuses

14th July 2022
Magic circle law firm Clifford Chance has become the latest firm to provide some of its UK employees with one-off bonuses to support them through the cost-of-living crisis, joining others such as Irwin Mitchell, which awarded staff a £900 cost-of-living bonus in April.  As inflation in the UK reaches 9.1%, the Resolution Foundation reported earlier […]
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How Law Firms Can Survive The Great Resignation

5th July 2022
Ed O’Connell, MD of Professional Services at Search, discusses what the legal industry can do to retain and attract the best talent amid a global skills shortage.  The pandemic has had one of the biggest impacts on employment in recent times, with the uncertainty of the last two years causing workers to reconsider their career […]
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