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Law students more likely to quit uni than their maths, languages and history-studying peers

Lack of value for money among reasons cited by unhappy undergrads

Aug 6 2019 8:53am

Bar Council calls out ‘truly shocking’ treatment of pupil barristers

Representative body wants mandatory pupillage contracts to help curb 'abusive' behaviour

Aug 5 2019 1:21pm

Average law grad earns £24,500 in first job after uni

Better than business degree holders, but not economics

Aug 5 2019 8:58am

Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Aug 5 2019 8:00am

Clifford Chance tops magic circle trainee pay table with fresh rises

£48,000 in year one, rising to £54,000 in year two

Aug 2 2019 10:06am
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Best of the blogs

Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Aug 2 2019 8:36am

No deal Brexit disastrous for aspiring lawyers, Law Society warns

Disruptive departure could damage UK's ability to attract and retain world's top legal talent

Aug 1 2019 11:50am

Crowdfunded Boris Johnson prosecution in last-ditch Supreme Court appeal

Campaigner Marcus Ball attempts to revive charges of misconduct in public office

Aug 1 2019 8:45am

The dos and don’ts of training contract deadline day

Seven speedy tips for last-minute TC seekers

Jul 31 2019 11:19am

Addleshaw Goddard pledges pay boost for cleaners as trade union plots protest

City outfit to ensure outsourced cleaning staff get London living wage

Jul 31 2019 10:35am

Super-exam pilot results: make SQE1 the theory test and leave practical skills for SQE2

Testing skills during SQE1 doesn’t really work, says examiner

Jul 31 2019 8:42am

Love Island 2019: Limerick law grad defies odds to be crowned winner during live final

Will this change underdog Greg’s legal career aspirations?

Jul 30 2019 11:06am

I bought a Gucci handbag and pretended to like rugby in a bid to fit in with my magic circle peers

Career success shouldn't come at the sacrifice of being yourself, says City lawyer turned career coach Husnara Begum

Jul 30 2019 8:57am

‘Oh sh*t! It’s the SRA!’

A Monday funny courtesy of The Sketching Solicitor

Jul 29 2019 1:41pm

Henry Hendron suspended again

Chemsex junior barrister failed to pay client £850

Jul 29 2019 12:20pm