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Linklaters asks lawyers to disclose romantic relationships — if there might be a conflict of interest
As magic circle titan launches harassment helpline

Review: Classic courtroom drama played out on stage – it will make you want to become a criminal lawyer
But Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution grandeur is a world away from the realities of the criminal justice system

Morning round-up: Thursday 3 May
The morning's top legal affairs news stories

A magic circle firm or a top US firm? I have a training contract offer from both and don’t know which to pick
Aspiring lawyer would appreciate readers' advice

100 chambers now refusing new work in legal aid cuts protest
Executive Committee met this week and considered recommending escalation of the action

New comedy about pupil barristers fighting over tenancy to hit BBC screens
Actors from Black Mirror, The IT Crowd and Game of Thrones star

Morning round-up: Wednesday 2 May
The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Law firm partner struck off after headbutting EastEnders star’s father in the High Court
Philip Saunders handed 18-month suspended sentence for ABH last year

Racism at Exeter Law School: Students expelled and suspended as investigation concludes
But university tight-lipped over individual sanctions

Barrister fired from London firm after exchanging sex contracts with colleague and spanking her on partner’s desk takes ex-employer to tribunal
Cambridge grad claims unfair dismissal

Slaughter and May sacks two future trainees for failing LPC modules
Cut-throat world of corporate law laid bare

Lady Hale and Supreme Court colleagues to hear ‘gay cake’ case today
Justices sit in Belfast for first time, as human rights barrister predicts case outcome for Legal Cheek

Morning round-up: Tuesday 1 May
The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Solicitor who specialises in the rights of the elderly jailed for ‘sickening’ neglect that led to 79-year-old mother’s death
Emma-Jane Kurtz sentenced to two-and-a-half years
What actually is a law review?
An Exeter law student helps dispel the myths

‘We are being fed a diet of filth and twaddle’ — but top journalists say it’s education, not law, that will tackle fake news
Big names in media, including Wikipedia's head honcho, debate misinformation scandal
Morning round-up: Monday 30 April
The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Percentage of trainees experiencing mental health problems DOUBLES
High workload and client demands cited as top causes of stress

Domestic violence clinic and refugee reunion project among winners at annual student pro bono awards
Attorney General dished out the gongs

Ince & Co trainee sacked over ‘professional standards’
First-year rookie's dismissal expedited after partner let slip over firm drinks