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Clifford Chance breaks £2 billion revenue threshold with eighth consecutive year of growth

Average partner profits remain flat at £2 million amid significant 'economic headwinds'

Jul 19 2023 11:03am
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Trainee solicitor competes in Miss Universe GB comp

Challenges included walking over broken glass

Jul 19 2023 9:56am
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Solicitor aims to become first ‘AI-powered MP’

Andrew Gray hopes tech-focused approach will lead to election success

Jul 19 2023 9:17am
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How to survive the law conversion course as a career changer

PGDL graduate and future pupil barrister Charlotte Tosti shares ten pointers with readers

Jul 18 2023 10:41am
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Travers and Ashurst raise NQ lawyer salaries

£110,000 and £115,000 -- plus rises for some trainees too

Jul 18 2023 8:45am
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First hijab-wearing criminal KC launches ‘Girls Human Rights Hub’

Sultana Tafadar hopes to empower and educate young women through new international organisation

Jul 17 2023 12:16pm

Will AI replace lawyers?

Technology associate Phillippa Stubbs considers whether the rapid evolution of large language models means the end of legal careers

Jul 17 2023 10:55am

Cycling City lawyer quits US firm for 14,000km ride from Canada to Argentina

From grizzly bears to wildfires, former Akin associate Nick Avis tells Legal Cheek what it's like to leave your high-paying job to embark on the adventure of a lifetime

Jul 17 2023 8:03am
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Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Jul 17 2023 7:57am

‘How can I escape the TC application hamster wheel?’

One aspiring lawyer needs readers’ advice

Jul 14 2023 8:44am
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Best of the blogs

Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Jul 14 2023 8:41am

Fine for pilot posing as lawyer

Suits of the skies

Jul 13 2023 11:08am
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A&O breaks £2 billion revenue barrier ahead of proposed Shearman mega-merger

Partner profits dip due to 'challenging market conditions'

Jul 13 2023 9:40am
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Ditch the equality pledges and provide more mentoring, flexitime and maternity support, say women lawyers

Less than half think current gender equality measures are effective

Jul 13 2023 9:09am

BSB issues guidance for aspiring barristers caught up in marking boycott

Law schools can accept students with pending degree results

Jul 12 2023 12:26pm
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Taylor Wessing ups NQ lawyer salaries to £100k

Rises for rookies too

Jul 12 2023 8:51am
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A&O reveals 93% trainee retention rate

Magic Circle firm keeps 37 of its 40 autumn qualifiers

Jul 11 2023 12:06pm
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