Author: Thomas Connelly

City law diversity schemes criticised for ‘box-ticking’
Chair of high profile programme hits back with strong-worded response

You don’t have to call me ‘learned’, top judge tells lawyers
Lady Justice Rafferty says brevity is best

Lord Denning once told Lord Sumption becoming a barrister would be a ‘big mistake’
The revelation came during the Supreme Court judge's farewell ceremony this morning

Blackstone QC resigns from House of Lords amid sexual misconduct allegations
Lord Lester says accusations and subsequent investigation have ‘taken a serious toll’ on his health

Elderly rights solicitor cleared of neglect after 79-year-old mother’s body found covered in excrement
Conviction quashed by Court of Appeal

ULaw to launch campus and tech hub in Nottingham
Announcement comes just weeks after law school giant confirmed new Hong Kong outpost

Reading University law lecturer’s office door ‘covered in urine’ after transgender-rights debate
Professor Rosa Freedman fears for safety after raising concerns over proposed changes to Gender Recognition Act

20 Essex Street embraces contextual recruitment in bid to find pupil barristers from more diverse backgrounds
Popular City law hiring process reaches the bar

BPP introduces video advocacy entrance exam for BPTC
One of the biggest bar course providers to bring in aptitude test

Cardiff, Swansea and BPP law students scoop awards at annual pro bono event
Access to justice takes centre stage

Incoming bar chief throws support behind Inns of Court BPTC
Training shake-up 'marvellous development', says Richard Atkins QC

Mayer Brown reveals 100% spring retention result before Christmas
International outfit keeps all four rookies due to qualify in March

UK can cancel Brexit, top EU legal adviser says
As senior Tory ministers face contempt vote over refusal to publish 'Chequers deal' legal advice

London law firm hands ownership to employees in UK first
Hodge Jones & Allen adopts John Lewis-style structure

ULaw students hit out after they’re told to defer to get cheaper GDL and LPC fees
Exclusive: Law school giant slashes cost of online courses by up to £3,000 for 2019 academic year, leaving some current students unhappy

Improving junior lawyer wellbeing requires a cultural change, taskforce tells law firms
Long hours and billing targets among biggest contributors to poor mental health

Don’t become ‘hired guns’ for clients, regulator warns solicitors
SRA reminds lawyers to adhere to professional obligations, particularly when drafting NDAs