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What does a lawyer look like?

White, male and upper class, according to new research on public perceptions

Feb 3 2021 9:21am

Revealed: The best chambers for training and quality of work 2021

The results of Legal Cheek’s latest Junior Barrister Survey are in

Feb 2 2021 1:15pm

Top judge rocks incredible judicial face mask

Robe-inspired number features Lord Justice Nugee's initials

Feb 2 2021 10:54am

Pandemic-driven private equity boom helps Kirkland’s revenues soar to record $5 billion

Moneyed partners wary not to trumpet financial success in light of global crisis, according to insiders

Feb 2 2021 9:59am

6 easy ways wannabe lawyers can ace their vac scheme video interviews

As demonstrated through TikToks 🎶

Feb 2 2021 9:19am

Barrister expelled from chambers over ‘stroppy teenager of colour’ tweet

Jon Holbrook, formerly of Cornerstone Barristers, says he resigned four days earlier

Feb 1 2021 12:18pm

Jedward yes, Trump no: Who would the UK’s leading law profs nominate for the Nobel Peace Prize?

Believe it or not, legal academics are among the global elite allowed to put in Peace Prize nominations

Feb 1 2021 11:42am

Freshfields looks to slash air travel in sustainability push

Magic circle player also vows to reduce paper consumption and ramp up use of renewable electricity

Feb 1 2021 10:53am

Monday morning round-up

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

Feb 1 2021 8:08am

Revealed: The best law firms for legal tech 2021

From AI-powered doc review to smart contract signing software; which law firms are the most technologically advanced?

Jan 29 2021 9:13am

Best of the blogs

Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Jan 29 2021 8:21am

Exclusive research: Law firms say the SQE alone will not be enough

Results of a survey undertaken by nearly 50 leading law firms reveal the new centralised route to qualification won’t cover enough ground and a more thorough course is needed

Jan 28 2021 1:30pm

Should legal crowdfunding be regulated?

Lawyers -- including some of those doing the crowdfunding -- worry about lack of controls

Jan 28 2021 10:49am

Lockdown issues trigger rise in calls to lawyer wellbeing helpline

Stress and anxiety among top concerns, LawCare stats show

Jan 28 2021 9:20am

Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper and Dentons beat magic circle rivals in 2021 brand power list

Bakers bags top spot for 11th consecutive year

Jan 27 2021 1:00pm

Ashurst to teach NewLaw to Stirling University law students

Global firm's tie-up with Scottish law school looks to prepare next gen for new market challenges and opportunities

Jan 27 2021 10:55am

Barrister who touched two people ‘sexually’ handed three-month suspension

Incidents occurred in the summer of 2019

Jan 27 2021 9:19am

Glasgow University apologises to blind student over law firm grad rec leaflets

Russell Group institution mishandled request to digitise law fair materials

Jan 26 2021 11:58am