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DLA Piper trainee goes public with decision to quit TC after one month
Inês Pinheiro reveals how the pressure of securing a training contract and tackling the SQE led to burnout
‘Can I secure a training contract with a 2:2 from Cambridge and mitigating circumstances?’
Targeting Magic and Silver Circle firms
Simmons & Simmons unveils AI law internship
'Outstanding’ students may secure permanent role
Privately educated and Oxbridge elite still dominate top judiciary, report finds
'Disappointing' says social mobility charity
Barrister becomes latest ‘victim’ of fake ChatGPT cases
Reported to regulator
Mishcon de Reya sets new diversity targets for trainee recruitment
Firm says goals come as others scale back D&I efforts
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Burges Salmon gifts 5% bonus to all staff after strong year
Profits up 25%
Freshfields to cut paralegal numbers at Manchester hub
'Keep pace with a fast-changing legal market,' MC firm says
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Government deploys AI to stop crimes before they happen
New pilot will see offenders complete remote video check-ins
‘What’s the verdict on ear piercings for men in City law firm offices?
About to start TC
Eversheds relaunches in Ireland after abandoning William Fry merger
Irish arm integrated into firm's European network
Ex-Dentons staffer banned over cocaine smuggling in Abu Dhabi
Jailed for 10 years
Google-backed AI platform buys law firm in UK legal industry first
Lawhive acquires conveyance specialist
Managing partner suspended for year after backdating client-care letter
Dishonesty allegation dropped
London remains go-to destination for dealing with commercial disputes
Beats places like New York, Dubai, Qatar and Singapore
Mystery donor pledges £100k reward in hunt for missing BPP student
Aspiring lawyer Jack O’Sullivan was last seen 18 months ago
Banksy’s Royal Courts of Justice mural set to be removed
HMCTS says removal necessary to protect listed building
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