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Follows moves made by Slaughters and A&O

Antony Dines also said to have recorded colleagues at work

Bonus on top

Ryan Eve vindicated in High Court after regulator’s blunders

New pathway to qualification gains popularity as SQE roll-out nears

Trainees too

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Brings a whole new meaning to a summer ‘vacation’ scheme! 🏝

Simmons & Simmons cash contribution follows solid financial results

One City lawyer sets out some of the factors they took into consideration before making the switch 🇬🇧 ➡️ 🇺🇸

Mixed fortunes for Ashurst, Simmons, Dentons, DWF and Gateley

80% autumn result

Revenues reach £1.82 billion

Four experts go beyond the buzzwords to examine the real impact technology is having on the legal industry

Secure NQ roles in London, Manchester and Hong Kong

Leading chambers and law schools return on 9 October for UK’s biggest bar careers event

Chancery Lane calls for parity across both routes ahead of SQE roll-out

Junior lawyer salaries could rise to as much as £117,000 with bonuses, says firm, which also confirms 84% retention score

Back to the books for Sharon Gaffka?

Rises in regions and for trainees too

As City lawyers today teem over their financial results, future trainee Will Holmes suggests they should spare a thought — a prayer even — for the Satanic lawyer and the creation of purgatory

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