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Women will race to the top of the judicial ranks in 2017, says Joshua Rozenberg QC
Four female names put forward in predictions piece
Retiring judge confesses he once drew a ‘very large phallus’ on court messaging system
The cheeky doodle led to staff having pens confiscated
ULaw comes out swinging against solicitor super-exam as SRA consultation ends
Big changes to legal education ahead
Morning round-up: Monday 9 January
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Legal Cheek talks… lawtech and legal education reform
Things to look out for in 2017
KWM denies ‘damaging and decidedly not funny’ report that its toilet paper has run out
Partner slams magazine’s claim
Tribunal strikes off NQ solicitor for dishonesty, then fines his firm for lack of supervision
Same week young lawyer struggling under weight of 170 cases thrown out of profession
Mayer Brown keeps all its trainees while Trowers holds on to 11 out of 12
Retention off to a good start in 2017
MoJ’s criminal bar pay proposals under fire over fears baby barristers will lose out
Legal aid changes described as 'a nasty whack for junior hacks'
Four predictions for corporate law this year
What to expect in the City during 2017
Morning round-up: Friday 6 January
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
‘Inexperienced’ solicitor struggling with 170 cases struck off for dishonesty
He paid client compensation out of his own pocket
Liz Truss orders review to stop domestic abusers cross-examining victims, lawyers still not happy
Damned if she does and damned if she doesn't?
K&L Gates is throwing a party to celebrate Donald Trump’s inauguration
The President-elect’s outspoken lawyer Michael Cohen is going to be honoured there
Dates for your diary: The big legal affairs stories to look out for in 2017
Commercial awareness gold right here
Morning round-up: Thursday 5 January
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Clifford Chance’s profits jump by nearly a quarter as firm prepares to drastically cut training contract numbers
Magic circle giant’s partners earning more than ever before
KWM has stopped paying some of its staff
Affected include those on maternity leave
City lawyer GUILTY of ‘racially aggravated’ assault at Christmas party
Alastair Main smacked his victim’s bottom, called her an “Australian slut” and poured beer over her
Bar Council appoints crime QC as second non-London chairman in three years
And commercial rookie is new Young Bar chief