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How Jihadi John journalist used law degree and barrister training to kick-start his career
University of Westminster grad credits LLB and bar course with putting him on road to success
Morning round-up: Thursday 11 February
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Outdated common law marriage rules dragged through the courts
But should grieving grandmother have listened to cast-iron legal advice from Beyoncé?
Starbucks not so starry
Coffee powerhouse in the doghouse
YouGov research shows the majority of people fancy themselves as judges
Stress of the job doesn't put them off
Wragge & Co gear up for Gowling WLG name switch
Newly formed international firm will continue to “review” training contract numbers post merger
Morning round-up: Wednesday 10 February
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Proudman v Delilah?
Zero tolerance for Welsh rugby songs
Law firms flock to the West Country as Bristol is declared biggest legal centre after London
Is surfing helping to give law firms the Bristol bug?
UKIP gay rights barrister quits party due to ‘vile homophobe’ in open Facebook letter
Strand Chambers’ Richard Hendron claims political party is “becoming even more small-minded"
BPP Law School owner Apollo Education to be sold for £760 million
US education giant will be purchased by group of investors
Morning round-up: Tuesday 9 February
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Lord Dyson quits as Master of the Rolls
Country's most senior civil judge has heavily criticised both cuts to legal aid and court costs
Herbert Smith Freehills lawyers unveil glamorous wedding in national press
Rookie solicitors share romantic story
The bar launches first of its kind LGBT+ network
FreeBar aims to support sexuality and gender minority barristers through their career, and get heterosexual lawyers on board
City law firm promotes 29 year-old to managing partner
Adam Ramlugon is joined by a 27 year-old, who was made partner alongside him
Morning round-up: Monday 8 February
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
The SRA is to call 16 witnesses from institutions on Lord Harley’s CV to decide if it’s legit
Five-day hearing to put to bed 18 months of confusion
Lawyers stir up animal pic Twitter storm against UN’s polarising Assange ruling
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Kirkland & Ellis latest firm to join ‘100 club’ with junior lawyer pay boost
London office of Chicago outfit becomes the seventh firm to pay its NQs £100k