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What does a lawyer look like?
White, male and upper class, according to new research on public perceptions
Revealed: The best chambers for training and quality of work 2021
The results of Legal Cheek’s latest Junior Barrister Survey are in
Top judge rocks incredible judicial face mask
Robe-inspired number features Lord Justice Nugee's initials
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
6 easy ways wannabe lawyers can ace their vac scheme video interviews
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Barrister expelled from chambers over ‘stroppy teenager of colour’ tweet
Jon Holbrook, formerly of Cornerstone Barristers, says he resigned four days earlier
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
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
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Virtual student event THIS WEEK: Secrets to Success Midlands — with Eversheds Sutherland, Pinsent Masons, Shoosmiths and ULaw
Wednesday 3 February, from 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place virtually
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?
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
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
Should legal crowdfunding be regulated?
Lawyers -- including some of those doing the crowdfunding -- worry about lack of controls
Lockdown issues trigger rise in calls to lawyer wellbeing helpline
Stress and anxiety among top concerns, LawCare stats show
Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper and Dentons beat magic circle rivals in 2021 brand power list
Bakers bags top spot for 11th consecutive year
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
Barrister who touched two people ‘sexually’ handed three-month suspension
Incidents occurred in the summer of 2019
Glasgow University apologises to blind student over law firm grad rec leaflets
Russell Group institution mishandled request to digitise law fair materials