Category: News

Lawyer among top childhood ‘dream jobs’

It’s also the most likely to become a reality, according to research

Oct 11 2019 8:51am

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

Oct 10 2019 11:53am

Legal mental health charity to create army of ‘wellbeing advocates’

LawCare scheme launches on World Mental Health Day

Oct 10 2019 8:42am

Extinction Rebellion lawyers descend on legal London

Environmental group’s legally-minded supporters brought along a real life Lady Justice

Oct 9 2019 3:45pm

Cocaine fine barrister disciplined again — this time for assaulting three people

BSB suspends Richard Thomas Keogh for 28 days following assault conviction

Oct 9 2019 2:08pm

Legal sector dominates social mobility power list

Top ten spots for Baker McKenzie, Linklaters and BCLP

Oct 9 2019 8:44am
SQE super-exam students solicitors

Exam lie ends junior solicitor’s City career

Former Proskauer Rose lawyer struck off for pretending to pass professional insolvency exam

Oct 8 2019 12:35pm

Judge Barbie is now a thing

US doll features black robes, jabot and a gavel

Oct 8 2019 10:05am

Training contract numbers hit highest level since 2008 financial crash

As number of students enrolling onto law degrees swells to over 24,500

Oct 7 2019 12:54pm

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!'

Oct 7 2019 12:03pm

Freshfields partner denies exploiting junior associate

A 'mutual mistake', says Ryan Beckwith

Oct 7 2019 11:06am

London NQ lawyer pay at Davis Polk reaches £135,000

Uplifts for GDL and LPC maintenance grants, too

Oct 4 2019 11:39am

‘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

Oct 4 2019 9:11am

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

Oct 3 2019 5:43pm

London Dechert partner sues corporate investigators over alleged spying operation

Neil Gerrard reportedly wants £100,000 in damages

Oct 3 2019 1:22pm

‘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

Oct 3 2019 8:49am