Category: News

Concerns over SRA solicitor super-exam proposals reach House of Lords

Lord Low of Dalston questioned whether the new vocational training regime would have a negative impact on law schools

Mar 7 2017 5:44pm

One third of legal professionals believe their firm could do more to help disadvantaged young people

But charity-backed research shows finance faired far worse

Mar 7 2017 3:26pm

Retention rate row: Simmons & Simmons remains tightlipped over NQ temporary contract accusations

International outfit trumpeted an 80% spring score last week

Mar 7 2017 1:54pm

Carmelite cock-up: Chambers ‘incorrectly’ invites aspiring barristers to interview

Exclusive: The set blamed it on Pupillage Gateway problems

Mar 7 2017 11:45am

Addleshaw Goddard teams up with BPP to launch solicitor apprenticeships in Manchester and Leeds

Northern giant's new recruits will start this September

Mar 7 2017 9:42am

Cleary Gottlieb hikes London NQ pay by 14% to £120,000

‘MoneyLaw’ movement continues its assault on the City

Mar 6 2017 2:59pm

Hull law student goes public with battle against mental health problems

Celine Ballantine says her selfies show her descent into depression, and urges people to be more open about their struggles

Mar 6 2017 2:16pm

Slaughter and May hands five lucky tech start-ups £30,000 in free legal advice

But just how far will this money stretch?

Mar 6 2017 11:41am

82% of spring qualifiers to stay on at Allen & Overy

Third magic circle firm to reveal its retention rate

Mar 6 2017 11:03am

Simmons & Simmons puts 2016 retention woes behind it with solid 80% spring result

Twelve trainees have accepted full-time associate roles

Mar 3 2017 2:52pm

Barrister gets caught up in a Twitter barny with business consultancy firm

Radio presenter and employment lawyer in social media ruckus

Mar 3 2017 2:14pm

Student used ‘fraudulent’ first class Oxford Brookes law degree to get onto Queen Mary LLM

Brookes confirms wannabe barrister failed to 'complete her studies'

Mar 3 2017 11:24am

Reed Smith boosts newly qualified solicitor pay to £70k

NQ salaries rise by £7,000 as target hours head north too

Mar 3 2017 9:36am

‘Secret Barrister’ lands major book deal achieving every law blogger’s dream

Five publishers bid for the anonymous blogger's first-ever title

Mar 3 2017 9:10am

Ex-Pinsent Masons and DLA Piper lawyer’s aftershave range slammed by Dragons’ Den millionaires

It smells like 'I've been dragged along and left up a lemon tree'

Mar 2 2017 12:52pm

Gina Miller’s barrister Lord Pannick QC votes AGAINST Brexit Bill

But was he the only lawyer to defy the House of Commons?

Mar 2 2017 11:19am

Top lawyer slammed for ‘open the Moet’ tweet as government boosts injury compensation cash

Liz Truss altered the way payouts are calculated leaving insurers seething

Mar 2 2017 10:16am

Human rights lawyer in running to replace Edward Snowden as Glasgow University figurehead

Aamer Anwar announced he will stand for election as rector

Mar 1 2017 1:43pm