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Viral TikTok of law student who continued moot comp despite passing out prompts debate over profession’s focus on resilience
Commenters warn of the dangers of 'glamourising' work ethic at the cost of health
Magic circle pay war: A&O matches Linklaters with £107.5k NQ lawyer salary
Trainee pay also up
‘Here’s to the return of in-person legal events’
Face-to-face gatherings are slowly returning — and this can only be a good thing, writes Legal Cheek’s features editor Aishah Hussain
Virtual student event TODAY: Climate change, business and the law — with Burges Salmon
Thursday 14 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
Womble Bond aims to run all offices on renewable energy by 2026
International law firm latest to set net zero target 🍃
College of Legal Practice strikes SQE training deal with Solent Law School
Tie-up will see super-exam prep offered as optional LLB module
From The Gherkin to Gotham: Kirkland & Ellis to leave iconic London home after 15 years
US titan strikes deal on new 'Gotham City' skyscraper
5 reasons school leavers should consider a solicitor apprenticeship
Current apprentice Jessica Lee debunks some common misconceptions
Virtual student event TODAY: The world after the pandemic — with Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Tuesday 12 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
Paul Hastings launches year-long legal innovation internship
Tie-up with Queen Mary University
County Court advocate is a ‘worker’, says employment tribunal
Ruling could give rights to hundreds of law grads working as unqualified advocates
Top City firms join forces to launch legal ops grad scheme
Intensive four-week course designed in partnership with ULaw
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
‘Is it acceptable to take all my annual leave as a trainee?’
One Legal Cheek reader seeks guidance on holiday etiquette
What to expect when you meet a wannabe lawyer — some Medieval advice
Freshers be wary
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
The Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair 2021
Saturday 9 October, 10am to 1pm
Former Eversheds trainee accused of raping law student at house party
Ex-rookie solicitor, who was suspended following his arrest, also on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a second woman at same gathering
Osborne Clarke to mentor disadvantaged school kids in social mobility push
Lawyers will provide CV and interview support as well as offer career insights as part of new partnership with three secondary schools