Category: News

Barrister's wig and gown

Barrister apprentices could be here as early as next year, says trailblazer chair

Common law sets, law firms and government bodies show interest in new pathway

Oct 2 2025 8:40am
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Happy new ‘legal year’! 

Start of legal year marked with full-on ceremony attended by new Lord Chancellor, head of judiciary, and other bigwigs (quite literally)

Oct 1 2025 12:52pm
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news SQE Hub

LPC pass rates tumble to 42% as SQE takes over

Lowest in five years

Sep 30 2025 8:12am
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Lawfluencer barrister quits criminal bar for happiness

Taz Aldeek says he wants to start 'living for today'

Sep 29 2025 9:47am
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Bar Council confirms key pupillage application dates

Aspiring barristers take note

Sep 26 2025 8:50am

Hogan Lovells keeps 16 of 24 autumn qualifying trainees

One NQ on fixed term contract

Sep 25 2025 2:27pm
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Online exam
news SQE Hub

SRA defends use of MCQs in SQE exams

Regulator says approach is fair, efficient and not just recall

Sep 24 2025 11:34am
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Man receiving cash bonus

London law firm wins appeal over NQ lawyer’s commission claim

Sought £8k under bonus scheme

Sep 24 2025 8:44am
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Banksy mural showing judge attacking protester recreated on Scarborough beach

Wiped from High Court earlier this month

Sep 23 2025 12:33pm
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Big UK law firms out in front in AI tech race

New research shows major outfits splashing out on AI tools, training and even start-up investments

Sep 23 2025 8:36am

Clifford Chance unveils new logo

New look underscores commitment to 'creating advantage for clients', says MC firm

Sep 22 2025 3:37pm
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DLA Piper trainee goes public with decision to quit TC after one month

Inês Pinheiro reveals how the pressure of securing a training contract and tackling the SQE led to burnout

Sep 19 2025 10:40am
artificial intelligence

Simmons & Simmons unveils AI law internship

'Outstanding’ students may secure permanent role

Sep 18 2025 11:53am
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