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Controversial barrister says he’s ‘taking the matter to court next week’

Solicitors from lower socio-economic backgrounds take around 18 months longer to make partner, major report focusing on 10 top outfits finds

Georgia Dawson takes top role at Freshfields

All on permanent deals

Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

A panel of experts from Weil offer insights from the frontline and explain how they’re helping clients respond to the global crisis

‘I don’t expect to have to constantly justify my existence at work’, writes Alexandra Wilson

Fined and reprimanded

Total cost with exam fees is under £10,000

Hogan Lovells’ Chris Hutton reveals what he’s missed about working in the City and why COVID-19 puts lawyers in a unique position

Fallout between regulator and students rumbles on

Two on fixed-term deals

Queen bee of reality TV updates followers on legal exploits

Bird & Bird partner Sally Shorthose talks to Legal Cheek’s Micayla Colman about her work — and how it’s being shaped by the pandemic

Law school giant partly upholds four of 27 complaints made by LPC students

Eight new ‘Nightingale Courts’ announced as part of plans to address COVID-19 impact on justice system

‘LGOPNR’ = leg opener

Hold-up comes as group representing more than 4,000 legal academics urge refusal

Also overbilled working hours

Stonewall list recognises efforts to create inclusive workplaces