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Emotional triumph for Northern Irish state school in Bar National Mock Trial at the Old Bailey
Citizenship Foundation competition now in its 25th year, and is still fierce in its combat against the bar’s social mobility problem
A sleepless Prince
Google's algorithms throw up an interesting comment on (some) lawyers' lives
Number of training contracts registered jumps by nearly 500 in a year
Law students welcome first major increase since financial crash
Kim is here. Are you?
As virtual paralegals start work, how long before others stop?
‘Divisive’ 3% pay boost for senior judges rejected by government watchdog
But how do our top judges' pay packets measure up against those of City lawyers?
‘Cite you again’ – Law students’ musical eulogy to US Supreme Court judge Antonin Scalia
US website’s annual comp features ‘pitch perfect’ video praising outspoken judge
DWF’s bid to clawback LPC fees from ex-trainee could be unenforceable restraint of trade
Questions arise over legal status of firm's lock-in clause
Morning round-up: Monday 25 April
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
‘You can be a right glamour puss’: Solicitor fined £5,000 for ‘inappropriate’ texts to vulnerable client
He claimed he was just trying to be supportive
Rich parents blocked from buying kids legal work experience as magic circle firms withdraw from charity auction
Allen & Overy and Freshfields in significant U-turn
Prince hated contract law so much he once changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol
Hugely popular musician passed away yesterday aged 57
A pupil barrister did a PhD about social mobility at the bar — and it makes for uncomfortable reading
Elite reputation puts off potential future stars -- especially those who live outside the South East
11 reasons why you should avoid dating a lawyer at all costs
Your mum would be so proud, but it sounds better than it is
Morning round-up: Friday 22 April
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Clifford Chance and Slaughter and May will NOT offer legal apprenticeships
Government-led Trailblazer scheme is not so magic, say elite City duo
Herbert Smith Freehills pips Clifford Chance to the post in its latest partner promotions as firms strive for 30% female partners
Latest partnership promotions represent some improvement on gender diversity
Shark lawyers: London law firm embraces industry stereotype by naming firm after deadly predator
Litigation specialists Selachii opt for striking name
8 City firms make workplace gender equality employer power list
Top outfits recognised for creating workplaces and cultures that are inclusive of women -- but what are their partner diversity stats like?
Morning round-up: Thursday 21 April
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Lawyers embrace new online game that teaches litigants-in-person courtroom dos and don’ts
Online initiative is debuted in US, and gets a big thumbs up from UK lawyers
The rise of WhatsApp, Snapchat and Facebook poses ‘very serious challenge’ for courts says Lord Chief Justice
Social media creates a “new and significant issue” for lawyers in rape and sex offences trials