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Linklaters redesigns training contract offer letter in bid to gain edge over rivals in hot graduate recruitment market
Student response speed has increased as a result, says partner

Gowling WLG ups London NQ solicitor pay by 8% to £71,000
Birmingham bunch also handed rises

First legal bid to stop Boris Johnson shutting down parliament fails
Cross-party group has already signalled intention to appeal

‘Do law students really have it tough?’
One soon-to-be fresher is concerned about the challenge ahead

Suits cast say emotional farewells after filming final ever season
Shooting finally wraps up for law student favourite ?

Trainee solicitor pleads guilty to rape and kidnap after police discover work ID at crime scene
Former Cripps aspiring lawyer attacked two women on the same night

Legal YouTube star documents first day as magic circle trainee
Eve Cornwell gives huge following glimpse into law life

Ask questions, avoid bullshit and shop in Tesco’s bargain bin, Secret Barrister tells new pupils
Mystery blogger dispenses pupillage wisdom in open letter to younger self

BPP Law School launches new SQE-slanted GDL
Course aims to prepare non-law students for super-exam

£1,500 fine for criminal solicitor who made ‘inappropriate’ social media posts about client cases
Some disclosed 'confidential information'

How to successfully make the transition from trainee to fully-fledged solicitor
Magic circle lawyer turned career coach Husnara Begum offers her top tips
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Ex-PM Sir John Major instructs Herbert Smith Freehills in fight against Boris Johnson’s plan to suspend parliament
Twenty-four hours after campaigner Gina Miller engaged the services of Mishcon de Reya and Blackstone Chambers

Hogan Lovells unveils 90% autumn trainee retention rate
28 out of 31 kept on

5 top money saving tips for law students
How to get more bang for your buck ?

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

SRA dressing down for Hogan Lovells partner who sacked pregnant nanny
Regulator rebukes top City lawyer Sylvain Dhennin following unfair dismissal fine

Lawyers react to explosive news that Boris Johnson will ask the Queen to suspend parliament
Is it a 'constitutional crisis' yet?