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‘Pause before you post’ — even emojis can land you in trouble, judges warned
New social media guidance

Funding cuts to solicitor apprenticeships threaten social mobility, training providers warn
Labour plans to withdraw levy funding for some Level 7 programmes, though which ones remain unknown

Solicitor agrees to leave profession after stabbing colleague
Suffered paranoia brought on by the pandemic

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Top barrister accused of targeting aspiring lawyers for sex
Charge sheet against Jo Sidhu KC is published

Long hours and low pay are driving juniors from the criminal bar, top barrister warns
Barristers 'fed up of having to pay to work'

Solicitor struck off for ‘abandoning’ his own law firm
Pile of unanswered letters caused 'fire hazard'

‘A Barrister’ is Jo Sidhu KC
Former criminal bar chief fails in bid to keep disciplinary proceedings private

Legal helpline finds new home at Nottingham Law School
Students offer practical and emotional support

Milbank rewards lawyers with bonuses up to £90k
Early Xmas present 🎁

Former KWM London boss faces tribunal over allegedly ‘kissing’ colleague
'Inappropriate conduct' is not yet proven

HSF to merge with US law firm Kramer Levin
Subject to partner vote

‘A Barrister’ to appear before disciplinary tribunal
Anonymised listing on BTAS website 🤔

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

‘What is going on with legal LinkedIn?’
One lawyer isn't happy

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Judge criticises Fieldfisher for mishandling sexual misconduct claims leading to associate’s unfair dismissal
'We will take the time to reflect,' says firm

Over 70% of lawyers think AI is ‘force for good’
Concerns remain over accuracy and ethical issues

Former A&O Shearman partner rebuked by SRA following drink-driving conviction
Resigned from Magic Circle firm