Author: Legal Cheek
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

I have training contract offers from magic circle firms in the Middle East and a US MoneyLaw outfit in London — which do I choose?
I would appreciate readers' advice

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Pinsent Masons retains 57 out of 72 qualifying trainees
A score of 79%

Simmons & Simmons ups newly qualified solicitor base salaries to £79,000
Junior lawyer earnings could exceed £100,000 with bonuses, says firm
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

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Average partner profits at Allen & Overy and Linklaters hit £1.7 million
Rises of 1% and 11%

Open thread: What are magic circle firms REALLY paying their newly qualified lawyers?
Help us fill the gaps by sharing your insider salary info below the line

Aspiring barrister jailed for grooming over 140 children online
Aberystwyth Uni law grad handed 10 year sentence

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Stephenson Harwood ups junior lawyer pay to £75,000
Trainees also handed extra cash

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City pay war latest: Herbert Smith Freehills ups NQ package to £105,000
New six-figure sum includes bonus

Macfarlanes ups NQ solicitor salaries to £85,000 with bonuses taking potential earnings to over £110,000
City player also confirms 100% retention score
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

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Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Ex-UEA criminal law lecturer jailed for child sex attacks
Julian Myerscough arrested in Romania after absconding from court

Baker McKenzie cuts 46 support roles in London
International outfit also reportedly looking to move to smaller -- but swankier -- City office space
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts