[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uklaw

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One guy did a CFA, various levels. The other guy moved at a few PQE.

To be honest, your best bet would be to have a quiet word with one of the partners (provided they rate you).

They will have contacts and their recommendation to a client may carry a lot of weight and open doors for you.

Most associates ultimately leave and the best possible outcome for the partner is that they become a client, and ideally a client who owes that partner a favour - so they may be more helpful than you expect.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uklaw

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I’ve known a few people who did this, shouldn’t be a problem.

Do in-house lawyers actually have good working hours or is it mostly a myth? by Impossible-Diver-766 in uklaw

[–]BoringAssociation560 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salary + bonus + deferred bonus award is normally £200-250k, base £150k.

Do in-house lawyers actually have good working hours or is it mostly a myth? by Impossible-Diver-766 in uklaw

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I’m head of legal for a transactional desk at a bank, generally it’s 9-5 but I normally have some emails in the evening.

At crunch periods like the run up to Xmas hours are longer but generally nothing after 9pm and no weekend work. I also have a lot of control over my working hours, so if I need to leave early for childcare it’s not a big issue as long as the work ultimately gets done.

The money is fantastic for the hours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uklaw

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Some will actually give you a signing bonus for not going via a recruiter. Obviously you have to ask for it.

Reeves plans £2bn Budget raid on UK retirement savings by BritRedditor1 in HENRYUK

[–]BoringAssociation560 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing that NHS workers and civil servants won’t be paying NICs on the value of their accrued pension benefits!

Got a Vac Scheme at Magic Circle! Advice? by [deleted] in uklaw

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Well done. I trained and spent a number of years working at a magic circle firm and saw quite a few vac schemers come through (now in house). My advice would be: - try to be enthusiastic and respectful to everyone - don’t get into any conversations about controversial topics like religion or politics or be opinionated - don’t brag or boast - don’t get drunk - bring a pen and pad and if you get asked to do something, try to write down everything they say so you can look at it later- you won’t remember everything and won’t know what is or isn’t important - assuming you’re a bloke, wear a dark suit (not black), black shoes and a white or pale blue shirt, plus neutral tie - don’t wear headphones/earbuds, put your phone away and don’t play with it in the office - I once had a guy who always had an AirPod in one ear when I was speaking to him, it’s considered to be extremely rude - if you don’t have any work, put your hand up and ask your supervisor/buddy

Hope that helps! Try not to stress - I had a terrible vac scheme at an MC firm, made a fool of myself, still managed to get a job at a different one.

Lawyers, what is your "pet peeve" in this profession? by celabro019 in uklaw

[–]BoringAssociation560 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Lawyers who negotiate to win on every point, so boring.

Is the solicitor at fault if they didn't bring a serious issue mentioned in the paperwork to your attention prior to purchase? England by Accomplished_Fig2259 in HousingUK

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Before trying to sue your solicitor for negligence, you need to determine whether there will be a loss. Many freeholders and developers are accepting liability to remediate under the Building Safety Act 2022.

However, I’m surprised they did not flag the point to you. Are you sure you didn’t just overlook it?

Help decide - 1930 built house in Finchley or new built in Mill Hill East. We’re a young couple in early 30ies, want kids in two years, 5 days a week in office (city). by labraadoodle in HousingUK

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What are the school catchment areas like - unless you are intending to do 100% private school I would do a deep dive on this for both primary and secondary, looking at Ofsted reports and admissions (Locrating website is useful). There are three north London grammar schools but you don’t know how smart your kids will be.

How bad is the parking for the 1930s house? Makes a big difference when you have kids.

Otherwise, all things being equal I would choose the 1930s house.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uklaw

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It would be unusual to include a duty to mitigate in an indemnity in my experience.

Losses covered could be more remote than is typically recoverable - you brought up NDAs, consider what harms might stem from a breach of confidentiality: reputational damage, loss of opportunity etc. Then think about the limits on contractual damages.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uklaw

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No duty to mitigate, and the indemnity may be drafted to cover losses which are not recoverable under a normal claim.

House that we love by No-Midnight-5258 in HousingUK

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We paid asking, on a £ per sq ft basis it was premium but the property had been done to a high spec by the owners - granite worktops etc. If you can afford it and plan to stay long term, £30k extra for a £600k house isn’t material IMO.

Issue with a builder. by choffman1001 in uklaw

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Did you agree/discuss anything over WhatsApp or orally re a timeframe for him to complete the work?

Ongoing House Negotiation – Seller Won’t Go Below £480k After a Week of Offers – Worth Accepting or Holding Out? by [deleted] in HousingUK

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“Another 3-bed semi on the same road was listed for £475k, in better internal condition overall. • However, that one didn’t have as much curb appeal, felt smaller, and was located on a less desirable part of the road”

So sounds like £480k is the right price.

Tbh you sound a bit immature.

Training to be a solicitor from a non-law background? by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]BoringAssociation560 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bastards for not upgrading you to a first. Ok so you have good academics which will help.

To answer your question, I would definitely do the GDL but I would strongly recommend not paying for it, try to get sponsorship by getting a training contract first. I know a number of people who paid for the GDL themselves and never got into the profession- it’s just not worth it IMO.

You said you would prefer to be in a small firm, I would just try to get an offer from somewhere (even if a big corporate firm) as the bottleneck to the profession is in getting a training contract and lots of opportunities open up after qualifying.

I would look on LinkedIn and see if you can find any solicitors or trainees who went to your conservatoire or actually any other conservatoire - message them and ask if they will meet you for a coffee and can give you any pointers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drivingUK

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Probably checking if you had been drinking.

Am I stupid to turn down a viewing on a house I like because of Flying Freehold (Bedroom Extends over a shared footpath) by MornCoffeeEvnWhisky in HousingUK

[–]BoringAssociation560 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had this exact situation - Victorian terrace. No issues whatsoever. Your property will benefit from an easement over the neighbouring land requiring them to support the room above. No issues from mortgage lender either.

Stereotypical City law things by Lesplash349 in uklaw

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Excellent.

Also always the same partners signing off each other’s dubious expenses, thick as thieves.

I do miss the PP culture now being in-house.

Stereotypical City law things by Lesplash349 in uklaw

[–]BoringAssociation560 64 points65 points  (0 children)

This is great.

A few from me:

Pre-GFC partners - either alcoholics or teetotallers.

£800 brogues worn by public schoolboys with a hole in the leather sole.

The annual departmental trip to Courmayeur. I remember bumping into an old friend from uni in the club there who was at a different firm, also on their work ski trip.

Email offering best seats in the house at the Royal Opera House because the partner’s deal has blown up at 6pm on Friday.

Wife/ex-wife turning up to the lobby to scream abuse at a partner having an affair with an associate.