News
Morning round-up: Tuesday 24 October
The morning's top legal affairs news stories
New online marketplace allows Pinsent Masons trainees and lawyers to share out work
Those at risk of 'burnout' can off-load tasks onto quieter peers
There are now 140,000 practising solicitors in England and Wales
Highest figure ever, yet training contracts at top City firms fall
City lawyer proposed to Ashurst associate girlfriend as their flight plummeted 24,000 feet in emergency landing
The couple reconfirmed their engagement once safely on the ground
11 things you’ll only understand if you study law at Lancaster University
Norman the tree has powers
Morning round-up: Monday 23 October
The morning's top legal affairs news stories
Manchester County Court just heard a case called Donoghue v Stevens
Unfortunately it didn't involve a snail or ginger beer
As ‘allegations’ emerge online the media world cuts ties with East Anglian Chambers junior barrister who became GQ’s political correspondent
Cambridge grad Rupert Myers posted apology before appearing to delete his Twitter account
Jones Day finally confirms autumn trainee retention rate of 76%
As Shoosmiths and DAC Beachcroft reveal respective 57% and 77% scores
Millions of pounds up for grabs as Inns of Court BPTC scholarship deadline looms
Students have until 3 November to apply
Morning round-up: Friday 20 October
The morning's top legal affairs news stories
President of the Family Division namechecks legal blogs in Court of Appeal judgment
Blogosphere gains evermore credibility
The Apprentice: Nottingham grad and ‘qualified barrister’ fired by Lord Sugar
Elliot Van Emden drew criticism from lawyers over use of professional title
Billable hours: NQs work harder than mega-earning partners
And trainees aren't far behind
First it was Uber drivers, now it’s judges: Why does everyone want to be a worker?
District judge's employment law case currently before Court of Appeal
Morning round-up: Thursday 19 October
The morning's top legal affairs news stories
Research: Students learn better from print resources than online resources
Books before blogs
The Harvey Weinsteins of law: A solicitor shares her story
As Hollywood reels over allegations one of its stars sexually assaulted multiple women, lawyer Caroline Newman says it's time to speak up about harassment in the profession
Soaring NQ salaries and falling profits at elite City law firms
It's not a winning combination
Morning round-up: Wednesday 18 October
The morning's top legal affairs news stories
Mystery shrouds departure of junior solicitor duo from Debevoise
They arrived from a magic circle firm just months ago