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Virtual student event THIS WEEK: How inclusive is the SQE? — with BPP
Thursday 16 June, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
Kingston and York uni grads triumph in 4 Pump Court’s inaugural Pride Moot
Four finalists secure mini-pupillages at London commercial set, with winning team also receiving £500
Unqualified advocates are allowed to appear in court, judge rules
HHJ Backhouse calls for greater guidance as she dismisses challenge to County Court advocate's right of audience
Ex-City comms chief launches pro bono project for non-lawyers
Non-profit Fifth Day is encouraging business professionals from across the legal sector to donate their time and skills
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Virtual student event THIS WEEK: ESG and the law — with Clifford Chance, CMS, Hogan Lovells, Burges Salmon and ULaw
Wednesday 15 June, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
Don’t disrupt associates’ holidays, Mayer Brown London boss tells partners
Unless it's a major emergency 🚨
Irwin Mitchell looks to power all offices using renewable energy within three years
National outfit latest to set green goals
Ashurst bumps trainee solicitor pay to £55k
Year one rookies now on £50k
Bar Council revamps Pupillage Gateway
Changes will improve process for both applicants and chambers, says bar body
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
‘What should I wear for my summer vac scheme?’
I’ve heard dress codes are more relaxed now but is that actually true?
BCLP launches ‘European vac scheme’ for aspiring lawyers studying English and French law
Open to students studying double degree with Queen Mary and Paris 1 universities
Mishcon shelves floatation plans
London firm blames 'market conditions'
Johnny Depp’s lawyer bags partner promotion following Heard trial win
Camille Vasquez joins US firm Brown Rudnick’s partnership
Applications now open for The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair
Leading law firms return on 8 September for UK’s biggest legal careers event
‘Toxic’ work culture deters three-quarters of lawyers from accepting job offers
41% wouldn't even apply if a job had bad reviews, research shows
Ex-magic circle heavyweight takes up ministerial role at MoJ
Barrister Sir Christopher Bellamy QC appointed parliamentary under secretary of state in the Ministry of Justice
Tributes pour in for ‘incredibly gifted’ law lecturer
Kent Law School’s Dr Alex Tawanda Magaisa died of a heart attack over the weekend
Junior lawyer quits profession to become pet psychic
Now earns more
City lawyer, 26, on £150k salary goes public with how she spends her hard-earned money
Over £33k in savings and zero student debt