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Aspiring barrister goes viral after overcoming extraordinary challenges to reach the bar

Expelled and caring for her sister, Leonie Hughes never stopped pursuing her dream

Apr 20 2026 12:10pm
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How to secure a training contract at a top law firm

Tips from a future Magic Circle trainee

Apr 20 2026 9:14am
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Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Apr 20 2026 8:05am

Hogan Lovells retains 14 of 21 spring qualifying trainees

Two NQs on fixed term contracts

Apr 17 2026 8:29am
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Another lawfluencer steps back from lawyer life

Henry Nelson-Case becomes fourth high-profile figure in weeks to quit legal practice

Apr 15 2026 7:57am
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RPC confirms location of new City HQ

International outfit picks 'historic warehouse' at Devonshire Square

Apr 15 2026 7:57am

Legal AI giant hires Jude Law

Legora employs star power

Apr 14 2026 10:54am
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news SQE Hub

The SQE isn’t perfect but some of the criticism crosses a line

Law student Scott McCulloch puts his head above the parapet to defend the new solicitor exam regime

Apr 14 2026 8:52am
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Ashurst and Perkins Coie partners vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to merge

New £2 billion legal giant is step closer

Apr 13 2026 3:43pm
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The unofficial assessment centre exercises that decide who get big money training contracts

Like Doulingo, law firms have their own version of the 'taxi driver test'

Apr 13 2026 12:14pm
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Podcast: What law students need to know before exam season

The revision techniques first-class students swear by — listen now

Apr 13 2026 8:36am

Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Apr 13 2026 7:44am

6 in 10 aspiring barristers fail to secure pupillage first time, research finds

Missed out on pupillage first time round? You’re not alone

Apr 10 2026 12:01pm
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AI

Lawyers embracing AI but leaving clients in the dark

New research points to a transparency problem

Apr 10 2026 9:10am
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