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Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Over three quarters of students pass SQE2
'Troubling' attainment gaps among ethnic groups remain while candidates with some QWE generally performed better

I earned £7k more as a barista, says criminal barrister
Garden Court North's Rosalind Burgin makes depressing pay comparison as full-blown strike action looms

Clifford Chance becomes UK’s largest TC provider with 110
Exclusive: Additional 10 places sees firm knock Linklaters off top spot

Tennis loving lawyer sues Nick Kyrgios after being accused of having ‘about 700 drinks’ during Wimbledon outburst
Anna Palus says 'reckless' allegation caused 'considerable harm'

Have I Got News For You slammed for ‘insulting’ strike gag
Criminal barristers fail to see funny side of Twitter post

Clifford Chance launches mentorship programme for aspiring lawyers in Singapore
Six-month support scheme for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds

Meet the Fuggers and their lawyers who masterminded the deal structure of the century
The heirs to the Medici had financial tricks and cunning advocates, writes Legal Cheek's Will Holmes

CMS boosts trainee pay for second time this year and ups law school maintenance grants
City rookies now start on £50k

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Virtual student event NEXT WEEK: Kicking off your legal career with the SQE — with Reed Smith, Accutrainee and The College of Legal Practice
Tuesday 23 August, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying...

Burges Salmon targets 50% emissions cut by 2030
Latest firm to set green goals 🌳

‘How enforceable are work from home policies?’
I am thinking of moving a few hours away from London but can I get away with not going into the office?

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Lord Lloyd-Jones re-joins the Supreme Court… seven months after retiring
Sir David Richards also elevated to top bench

Ban for partner who told trainee to change date on property document
Told her it was 'fine'

Baroness Hale spotted at Edinburgh Fringe
Ex-Supreme stops for selfie 🤳

Watchdog launches inquiry into legal advice charity founded by Lord Harley
Probe follows concerns struck-off solicitor is still acting as trustee

BARBRI expands diversity funding project with legal aid and commercial law partnerships
SQE prep discounts for Young Legal Aid Lawyers and STRIVE members

From Sidley to security: Meet the City lawyer who kept people safe during the Commonwealth Games
Chloe O’Brien volunteered as 'Game Responder'