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West Country’s answer to Square Mile increases clout as Simmons & Simmons doubles its Bristol office
But outfit confirms there's no increase in training contracts

The most impressive law firm offices — 2018 edition
Where spectacular views and top-notch facilities are part and parcel
Morning round-up: Wednesday 10 January
The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Hertfordshire University relaunches LPC following super-exam suspension
Law school had pressed pause over concerns course would soon be redundant

Solicitor hit with £54,000 costs bill after failing to overturn £2,000 SRA fine
Family lawyer behind 'incompetent idiot' emails had ‘lost perspective’, tribunal says

A copyright law partner shares his Radiohead vs Lana del Rey predictions
Songs do sound similar, Bristows’ lawyer Simon Clark concedes
City law firms’ gender pay gap revealed: Herbert Smith Freehills, CMS and Shoosmiths first to publish data
Stark stats to be approached with caution
Morning round-up: Tuesday 9 January
The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Former Macfarlanes solicitor is the new Lord Chancellor
Top government legal post occupied by a lawyer again

‘Arrogant and led by his ego’: Feminist campaigner slams The Secret Barrister over John Worboys article
Star law blogger defends position, amid strong support from legal profession

Law Society abandons plan for exclusive solicitor training deal
Another embarrassment for Chancery Lane bigwigs
Morning round-up: Monday 8 January
The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Law on driving with mobile phones a ‘confusing mess’, top criminal barrister says
The rules are tricky for lawyers even to find, let alone understand

Young solicitor who faked documents to hide mistake is struck off
She’d only been qualified for three years

Bar student multiple choice fears prove unfounded
A slight dip on last year, but disaster exam produces far-from-disaster results
Morning round-up: Friday 5 January
The morning's top legal affairs news stories
I am worried STEM students will scupper my training contract chances
Do City firms still want law graduates?

LPC pass rate among non-white students falls yet again
GDL success rate also dropping for ethnic minorities
The law firms with the best work/life balance — 2018 edition
Good money plus good hours is a winning combination
Morning round-up: Thursday 4 January
The morning's top legal affairs news stories