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Big UK firms ramp up billable targets as ‘profit leakage’ increases
Nearly half by over 10% ⏰

Exclusive: AI chatbot successfully answers Watson Glaser test
Could ChatGPT spell the end of law firm fav?

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Rank your law school modules
'Dance Moms' TikTok trend given legal twist

Linklaters becomes second Magic Circle player to embrace solicitor apprenticeships in London
Will recruit up to six school leavers for September 2023

Travers bumps office attendance to 60% in agile working shake-up
Six days over fortnight

Law firms dominate latest social mobility rankings
Nearly forty outfits feature on '22 list, with Browne Jacobson coming top

Pink ribbon and heavy wheelie bags: Barrister reflects on how his job has changed over the years
Using opponents first name and emailing judge too

We quizzed the AI robot everyone is talking about
Hearsay, TC applications, Donoghue v Stevenson and more

‘I was diagnosed with autism during my training contract’
Trainee solicitor Concetta Scrimshaw on the freedom of living her truth and why dialogue is vital in breaking down stigma

Complaints against barristers jump more than 50%
2,517 reports

Training contract holder wins dispute with firm over employment terms change
Strong start to legal career

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Starts on Monday: The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2022
Featuring 18 leading law firms

Don’t call judges ‘Sir’ or ‘Madam’, lawyers told
New guidance promotes ‘modern’ address for certain judicial roles

‘Is it ok to take a gap year after my TC in a bid to find the perfect NQ role?’
A trainee solicitor seeks advice

Guest v Guest: The recent Supreme Court ruling law students need to know
New leading case on proprietary estoppel

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