Thomas Connelly, Author at Legal Cheek

Remote hearings resource hub launches in wake of virus pandemic

Richard Susskind-led platform comes as lawyers turn to tech to keep justice system functioning

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Over half of courts to close in battle against coronavirus

A network of 157 priority courts will remain open to ensure justice system continues to operate effectively, MoJ says

4 days ago
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COVID-19: Financial uncertainty and tech woes force chambers to delay pupillage interviews

But majority to go ahead as planned, says Bar Council

4 days ago
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Husband asks internet for legal advice after catching junior barrister wife having affair with QC colleague

As you do

5 days ago
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Virus latest: Regulator to relax LPC exam rules

Law schools can apply to run assessments online to avoid delays, SRA confirms

6 days ago
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Freshfields lawyer exits following internal investigation

Second disputes partner to depart in three months

6 days ago

Stephenson Harwood keeps 9 out of 12 spring qualifying trainees

A result of 75%

6 days ago
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Number of lawyers using AI tech remains low, Oxford Uni research finds

Hype not matching reality

Mar 24 2020 8:57am
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Jury trials on hold due to coronavirus fears

Jurors summoned for this week told to remain at home

Mar 23 2020 10:46am
Barrister convicted of assault suspended for three months

Open to appeal

Mar 23 2020 9:27am
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London commercial set reverses decision to cancel pupillage recruitment round

Henderson Chambers says it will now defer interviews until summer following discussions with Bar Council

Mar 20 2020 11:38am
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Chambers invites pupillage applicants to interview by mistake

Exclusive: Changes to Gateway system ‘contributed to errors’, says Temple Garden

Mar 19 2020 2:56pm
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Top London commercial set cancels pupillage recruitment round due to COVID-19 outbreak

Henderson Chambers says it cannot be confident video interviews will fairly reflect aspiring barristers abilities

Mar 19 2020 11:11am
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Wealthy partners work from home while lowest paid staff are forced into the office, legal union claims

Legal Sector Workers United brands pandemic response a ‘classist allocation of risk’

Mar 18 2020 11:23am
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Regulator postpones centralised BPTC exams

Decision follows new government guidance to combat spread of COVID-19

Mar 17 2020 11:16am
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BPP gives students option to sit LPC exam or delay

Law school’s approach follows advice from Public Health England

Mar 16 2020 1:16pm
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ULaw and City Law School to suspend face-to-face teaching in response to coronavirus

Both will switch online lectures from 23 March

Mar 16 2020 11:32am
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Linklaters launches grad scheme for legal operations roles

Two-year TC alternative covers key business functions including project management, innovation and pricing — but doesn’t lead to solicitor qualification

Mar 11 2020 9:02am
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£1,600 fine for solicitor who forwarded ‘grossly offensive’ email to colleague

Paul Kenneth Breen was department head of Liverpool outfit when he passed on email derogatory to women

Mar 10 2020 10:36am
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Two-thirds of legal professionals struggle to make ends meet

But over half too scared to ask for pay rise

Mar 9 2020 10:54am
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Allen & Overy rounds off magic circle spring retention season with 81% result

30 out of 37

Mar 6 2020 8:55am
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