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Cyber-hacked barristers win High Court judgment against ‘persons unknown’
Judge orders mystery criminals to hand over any info they may have obtained

Addleshaw Goddard latest to launch legal technologist grad scheme
Two-year scheme run from regional and Scotland offices

The October Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair is nearly here
Featuring 60+ leading law firms, including all the magic circle, and leading US, international and national firms

From picnics to kebabs: lawyers car eating habits revealed in new research
Over a quarter dine in their vehicles daily

Former City lawyer jailed over £600k frauds
Joshua Brien previously worked for the Commonwealth Secretariat and US law firm Cooley

Debevoise follows MoFo with London office vaccine mandate
New policy applies to staff and visitors 💉

Teen tennis star Emma Raducanu shelves law degree plans after epic US Open win
She fancied becoming a barrister, reports claim

Hogan Lovells posts 92% trainee retention rate
One NQ on fixed term deal

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

Virtual student event THIS WEEK: The digital economy (rights & assets) — with Bird & Bird
Wednesday 15 September, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually

Barrister apprenticeships? Quite possibly says pupillage expert
There are barriers to overcome, but these are not 'insurmountable'

Shearman steps up NQ talent battle with improved £145k salary
Second sizeable rise this year

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

Mishcon trainee and junior lawyers set to become firm shareholders as flotation gets go ahead
Voted through by partners

Top City law firms feature on ‘family-friendly’ employers list
Annual charity-compiled index looks at flexi working polices and parental support

‘Significant funds’ drained from bar charity’s bank account without permission
Exclusive: Bridging the Bar says cash has since been returned

Bakers, Burges and Simmons reveal autumn trainee retention rates
89%, 85% and 80%

US law firm targets grads with launch of Belfast support hub
Will create 78 new roles

Legal YouTuber reveals what magic circle trainees really do in a day
From cold showers and coffee runs to client calls and drafting deals