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Criminal law bigwigs float hybrid prosecution-defence career path to tackle ‘unprecedented recruitment crisis’
A training contract of two halves?
Linklaters and Slaughter and May latest magic circle firms to increase LPC maintenance grants to £10,000
After one City trainee revealed they'll be living in an Airbnb because their grant doesn't cover London rent
Morning round-up: Thursday 22 February
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Baker McKenzie calls on Simmons & Simmons to review its handling of sex assault claim
Victim reportedly received a payout and entered into a confidentiality agreement
Supreme Court slams police for ‘systemic and investigatory failings’ in John Worboys case
Even advocacy by Lord Pannick couldn't convince justices otherwise
Ex-City lawyer pleads guilty to making false statements to FBI during Trump-Russia probe
Alex van der Zwaan was an associate at the London office of US giant Skadden
Top London chambers are STILL failing to pay living wage
Exclusive: New ads show sets continue to pinch pennies when it comes to support staff
Morning round-up: Wednesday 21 February
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Allen & Overy keeps 32 out of 40 spring NQs
Magic circle outfit's new associates will start on £81,000
British junior barrister who started death penalty internship just weeks ago now assisting on Florida school shooter case
Exclusive: Jodie Woodward is a tenant at London's 15 New Bridge Street
Solicitor suspended for texting prisoner 102 times cites legal aid cuts in tribunal judgment
She was ambitious to succeed in competitive legal market
Law grad who sued Government Legal Service over her training contract rejection has reapplied and been offered a position
Exclusive: She'll start her training in September
Supreme Court hears its first ever gig economy case
Far-reaching changes to employment law on the horizon
Morning round-up: Tuesday 20 February
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Firms with the fewest women pay the most money
Burden lies with top-paying outfits to attract more women, researchers say
Exclusive: 87% of law students think they should be compensated for this week’s university strike action
Interestingly, law lecturers seem to agree with them
Morning round-up: Monday 19 February
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Donoghue v Stevenson latest: Woman who discovered snail in her ginger beer to have statue erected in her honour
Law student icon cast in bronze
Ex-Linklaters partner sentenced for sexual assault on student intern at Oktoberfest party
Three years and three months
Hill Dickinson admits auctioning off work experience ‘had not been thought through’ as it pulls listing
Two-week placement had formed charity auction lot
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