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Project Finance – Key terms for students
30th November 2022
In the next of our πΈπ²π ππ²πΏπΊπ π³πΌπΏ ππππ±π²π»ππ series, we look at Project Finance. Project financing is the long-term […]
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Applications Tips: Should you write about popular news topics?
30th November 2022
When writing your Training Contract applications, do you ever wonder whether you should write about one of the key current […]
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The Energy Transition – key terms for students
30th November 2022
With green energy and the energy transition being of critical importance to governments and companies, we have created a quick […]
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Trainee Training Contract Application Tips
25th August 2022
With our vacation scheme applications opening on 1 September, a number of our trainees have provided their top tips to […]
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6 lessons to secure a training contract
3rd August 2022
Transcript Hi, everyone. I’m Jaysen. I’m the founder of The Corporate Law Academy, which is otherwise known as TCLA. In […]
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5 tips for success for aspiring black solicitors – Whiteboard Wednesday
13th July 2022
TRANSCIPT Hi. Welcome to “Whiteboard Wednesday.” I’m Sam Ogunlaja, partner in the PDF group at Shearman & Sterling. And I’m […]
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6 things to know about Pro Bono
6th July 2022
TRANSCRIPT Hello. Welcome to “Whiteboard Wednesday.” And today, I’m going to tell you six things that you need to know […]
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10 tips for university students
27th April 2022
If you are a current university student, interested in getting a training contract, there are a number of opportunities you […]
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Our plans for the SQE
2nd February 2022
In this edition of Whiteboard Wednesday, we explain our plans for the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). We […]
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Legal Technology at Shearman & Sterling
27th January 2022
Introduction Technology fundamentally aimed at the legal environment, or “legal technology” as it is usually referred, is commonplace in 2022 […]
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5 minutes with Matthew Adesina
24th January 2022
What university did you attend? The University of Cambridge. What subject are you studying? I am currently studying the LPC […]
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Top 10 Blogs of 2021
19th December 2021
Throughout 2021 we have published a number of blogs and videos. These have been created to help you with your […]
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5 minutes with Zara Khanche, Future Trainee
8th December 2021
What University did you attend? University College London (UCL) What subject are you studying? I am currently completing the LPC […]
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5 minutes with Cerys Jenkins, Future Trainee
26th November 2021
What University did you attend? Durham University What subject are you studying? I am currently studying the LPC at the […]
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5 minutes with Soraya George, Future Trainee
19th November 2021
What University did you attend? University of Cambridge What subject are you studying? I am currently studying the GDL at […]
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BLAQUE in the City: Panel Discussion
12th November 2021
In recognition ofΒ Black History Month, a panel of our lawyers from BLAQUE, who are at various stages in their career, […]
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5 minutes with Jude D’Alesio, Future Trainee
11th November 2021
What university did you attend? The University of Bristol. What subject are you studying? I am currently in my final […]
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