Category: News

Lawyer among top childhood ‘dream jobs’
It’s also the most likely to become a reality, according to research

Scottish law student told to ‘drain’ sugar daddy’s credit card on £1,000 shopping spree
In exchange for pics of her feet ????

Freshfields partner resigns as SDT upholds one allegation of misconduct — but avoids ban
Ryan Beckwith, who had been accused of engaging in sexual activity with intoxicated junior colleague, fined £35,000 and ordered to pay £235,000 in costs

Legal mental health charity to create army of ‘wellbeing advocates’
LawCare scheme launches on World Mental Health Day

Extinction Rebellion lawyers descend on legal London
Environmental group’s legally-minded supporters brought along a real life Lady Justice

Cocaine fine barrister disciplined again — this time for assaulting three people
BSB suspends Richard Thomas Keogh for 28 days following assault conviction

First-year law student Kim Kardashian says she would love to launch law firm staffed by former inmates
Reality star sets eyes on criminal law specialism

Legal sector dominates social mobility power list
Top ten spots for Baker McKenzie, Linklaters and BCLP

Exam lie ends junior solicitor’s City career
Former Proskauer Rose lawyer struck off for pretending to pass professional insolvency exam

Judge Barbie is now a thing
US doll features black robes, jabot and a gavel

Norton Rose Fulbright boosts NQ solicitor pay to £87,500
Rises for trainees too

Training contract numbers hit highest level since 2008 financial crash
As number of students enrolling onto law degrees swells to over 24,500

Lady Hale’s ‘girly swots’ quip sparks constitutional row
Supreme Court judge also referenced The Handmaid’s Tale as she told state school heads: 'Don’t let the bastards grind you down!'

Freshfields partner denies exploiting junior associate
A 'mutual mistake', says Ryan Beckwith

Exchange Chambers teams up with Lancaster Law School to deliver LLB advocacy module
Option open to third years

London NQ lawyer pay at Davis Polk reaches £135,000
Uplifts for GDL and LPC maintenance grants, too

‘Legal aid as important for economy as hospitals and schools’
Increasing access to justice can be a ‘win-win’ for businesses, IBA-World Bank report claims

18-month suspension for solicitor who texted ‘I want to f*ck you’ to newly qualified colleague
Disciplinary tribunal points to mitigation, including medical issues

London Dechert partner sues corporate investigators over alleged spying operation
Neil Gerrard reportedly wants £100,000 in damages

Salford Uni law students to tackle unfair dismissal and divorce disputes with launch of free advice clinic
Follows similar moves made by Bolton and Bristol

‘Culture of fear’ prevents female barristers speaking out against bullying and harassment
Comments include male barristers discussing which female colleagues they 'wanted to shag', report finds