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30% of pupillage places in limbo, COVID-19 survey finds

Barrister hopefuls face anxious wait

Apr 3 2020 10:34am

Norton Rose Fulbright asks lawyers to work four-day week in response to virus crisis

Global giant adopted similar measures during 2008-9 financial crisis

Apr 2 2020 7:55pm

Former Attorney General records children’s bedtime story while in lockdown

Soothe your little ones to sleep with the distinctive dulcet tones of Geoffrey Cox QC

Apr 2 2020 12:06pm

Law school giants announce SQE speakers for LegalEdCon 2020

Conference goes virtual, taking place as scheduled on Thursday 14 May

Apr 2 2020 10:21am

Cambridge Uni law students express ‘serious concern’ over COVID-19 exam plans

Some undergrads won't be given formal 2:2, 2:1 and first classifications under current proposals

Apr 1 2020 3:40pm

Drunk deputy head of chambers headbutted junior female colleague outside Calvin Klein underwear store

Details of assault conviction for suspended Rashid Ahmed now revealed

Apr 1 2020 11:14am

Exclusive: Bat appreciation group threatens legal action over COVID-19 source claims

Online assertions based on evidence that isn't 'ultra-sound', claims group's chairman

Apr 1 2020 9:02am

Private school kids continue to dominate corporate law

'Much more work to be done', says SRA chief

Mar 31 2020 11:50am

Remote hearings resource hub launches in wake of virus pandemic

Richard Susskind-led platform comes as lawyers turn to tech to keep justice system functioning

Mar 31 2020 10:26am

Vlogging magic circle trainee reflects on life in lockdown

‘I’ve lost freedom, structure and purpose’

Mar 31 2020 9:35am

Nottingham Trent Uni waives law student accommodation fees

Coronavirus: But uni's vice chancellor slams private third-party housing providers refusing to cancel rent costs

Mar 30 2020 12:18pm

Further top law firms confirm spring vacation scheme suspensions

Clyde & Co, Gowling WLG, Burges Salmon, Stephenson Harwood and TLT

Mar 30 2020 11:00am

Lawyers working from home urged to donate commute savings to COVID-19 charities

Herbert Smith Freehills associate says City professionals are inadvertently saving up to 13 quid a day

Mar 30 2020 9:16am

Over half of courts to close in battle against coronavirus

A network of 157 priority courts will remain open to ensure justice system continues to operate effectively, MoJ says

Mar 27 2020 2:14pm

Home-working Serjeants’ Inn QC drafts hilarious ‘legal notice’ to kids

Prompting other lawyer parents to do the same

Mar 27 2020 11:51am

Shoosmiths first firm to cancel 2020 summer vacation scheme amid COVID-19 disruption

Exclusive: Candidates will still be considered for training contracts

Mar 27 2020 11:00am

COVID-19: Financial uncertainty and tech woes force chambers to delay pupillage interviews

But majority to go ahead as planned, says Bar Council

Mar 27 2020 9:15am

Virtual Legal Cheek Awards: Shortlist announced for Firm of the Year

Winner to be announced at exclusive online ceremony tonight from 6pm

Mar 26 2020 2:53pm