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Aspiring barrister: ‘Should I take a £17k pay cut for CV-boosting role?’
Will move pay off?
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The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more
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City law quartet post strong financial results
2Birds, Macs, Simmons and Taylor Wessing
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Clifford Chance revenues climb to £2.3 billion amid US expansion
PEP comes in at £2.04 million
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Solicitor rebuked for spitting at neighbours while drunk
Went on to breach restraining order
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More firms see profits climb in latest financial results
HSF, Kingsley Napley and Mills & Reeve 📈
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Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
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Revealed: The Bar Courses with the highest pass rates
Bar Standards Board's latest data release well worth a look for aspiring barristers
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The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more
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Interactive website lets public play judge in real criminal cases
New initiative launched by Sentencing Council
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Trainee retention rates: Freshfields and Slaughters post 86% and 84% results
37 of 43 and 36 of 43
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Partner profits rise at Ashurst and Clydes as more firms release financials
Hill Dickinson and CRS post strong numbers too
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Historic firsts mark swearing-in of new Lord Chancellor
Shabana Mahmood swore oath on the Qur’an in ceremony conducted by Lady Chief Justice
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Linklaters takes top spot in latest Stonewall rankings
12 law firms recognised for D&I efforts
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Travers pushes NQ lawyer pay to £120k
Rises for trainees too