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City law firms urged not to abandon unsuccessful SQE trainees
City of London Law Society calls for 'supportive, understanding approach' for 'little-known assessment'
Accountants happier than lawyers, research finds
New study looks at job satisfaction across range of industries
Lawyer who joined OnlyFans makes six-figure MoneyLaw salary in three months
Richer and happier
Online ‘marketplace’ aims to help aspiring lawyers secure qualifying work experience
Careers portal for grads struggling to secure TCs
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Cab rank rule row rocks the Bar
Does saving the planet trump barristers' professional obligation to represent everyone?
Bar course grad wins The Apprentice 2023
Marnie Swindells secures Lord Sugar's £250,000 investment for boxing gym business
Clyde & Co launches ‘paralegal academy’ with route to solicitor qualification
Participants can apply to join SQE pathway after 12 months
Baker McKenzie keeps 13 out of 18 spring qualifying trainees
One on fixed-term deal
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Linklaters gives lawyers option to switch bank holidays
Magic Circle firm says move will provide flexibility to observe religious and cultural events
GPT-4 claims it could ‘potentially replace’ paralegals
New AI tool reckons it can replicate their research and organisational skills
Muslim lawyers share advice this Ramadan
Fasting from dawn until dusk comes with a unique set of challenges -- we speak to four practising Muslim lawyers for their tips to those observing the Holy Month
HSF becomes first City law firm to sign up to ‘living pension’
New initiative aims to bolster post-retirement finances
Reddit user asks ChatGPT to explain Donoghue v Stevenson in a ‘gangsta way’
AI meets tort law 🐌
Meet the Lambo-driving criminal law solicitor with over 100k followers on TikTok
Akhmed Yakoob tells Legal Cheek how he cultivated his online following
Sweet success! Law firm dishes out Wonka-style golden ticket TC offers
All seven applicants secure training contracts
Trainee solicitor stole over £100k from firm to fund gambling addiction
Jailed for two years
India opens its doors to international law firms
Could secondment opportunities follow?
Barrister Henry Hendron admits obtaining drugs from clients
Sentenced next month