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Curveball

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Justice Sec poised to take extreme action on soaring court backlog

Magic Circle giant in major tech push

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BTC student Leah Rahman questions whether the government’s pledge can repair a justice system hit by closures, staff shortages and crumbling infrastructure

Bates Wells senior associate Rayhaan Vankalwala reflects on his career journey and how aligning his work with his values has shaped his path so far

The right one might seal the deal

The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

AI reportedly to blame

Ben Perry, partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, discusses what it’s like to work on some of the world’s largest deals and shares his advice for students on developing commercial awareness

Pay rises in Edinburgh and for trainees too

Lawyers share their views on the key issues currently impacting the profession

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