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Pinsents trials alert system when lawyers regularly work excessive hours
Hopes to reduce burnout risk

Police hunt struck-off ‘dine and dash’ solicitor for skipping bail
Removed from legal profession earlier this year

21 handy tips for pupil barristers
After recently completing pupillage, Greg Lawton shares some helpful advice

Bank Holiday round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend

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

Law firm employee barred from profession after nightclub assault on colleagues
Pleaded guilty to two offences

Thomson Reuters acquires AI start-up founded by A&O Shearman trainee
Recently qualified

‘BCD at A-Level. Is City law out of my reach?’
Aspiring solicitor has concerns

Law grad barred from profession over dishonest job application
Failed to disclose court judgment against him

Warning for coroner who described barrister’s submission ‘b*******’
Overheard by complainant

Sicily yacht disaster: Clifford Chance partner missing, associate rescued
Sailboat hit by powerful storm

Osborne Clarke raises NQ lawyer pay in London to £94k
Small rises in regions too

Law students to support unrepresented individuals at Royal Courts of Justice
Tie-up between St Mary's Law School and charity Support Through Court

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

US teen put in handcuffs and prison uniform after falling asleep during court visit
That escalated quickly

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

Blind solicitor to tackle 24 peaks in 24 hours
Ex-Ashurst associate hopes to raise £150k

Judge goes viral with epic putdown to rioters
Judge Robert Linford didn't hold back 🔥

Top lawyers quit X in protest against Elon Musk
Billionaire accused of attacking UK justice system