Category: News
Freshfields first in magic circle to release trainee retention rate, with 85% staying on
Figure is a 5% boost over last year as 44 newly-qualifying lawyer are set to pick up £67,500 starting salaries
Tadpoles and pigs play key role in high street law firm paralegal hiring policy
"Insult to intelligence" critical reasoning test pivotal in determining whether you’re up to the task of checking land registry searches at west country solicitors’ firm
11 New Year’s resolutions that law students have already given up on
Ain't nobody got time for that
Morning round-up: Thursday 29 January
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
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Chambers tea
Wigs and gowns set to be this season’s must-have after Amal Clooney namechecks Chancery Lane outfitters
"I'm wearing Ede & Ravenscroft," quips Doughty Street barrister
Edinburgh Uni law student legally analyses tutor’s feedback — conclusion: breaches official guidelines
Only a law student would do this
The campaign for the trainee solicitor minimum salary is being resurrected
Battle to protect trainee pay not over yet
Criminal Bar Association makes awkward U-turn over Global Legal Summit
Previous chairman described controversial event as Putin-esque; his successor is a confirmed speaker
Morning round-up: Wednesday 28 January
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
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Even law lecturers need to make notes sometimes
Two more corporate firms post strong trainee retention rates
Encouraging figures released by White & Case and Osborne Clarke
95% of top law firms predict ‘massive consolidation’ over next two years
The firm you join as a trainee may not be the firm at which you qualify
Ex-Shearman & Sterling lawyer goes viral with YouTube rap
Unlikely social media sensation of the week ...
City firm tries to boost women partner numbers by getting female trainees to talk more about career development
Herbert Smith Freehills' new women trainee network is part of firm's bid to make its partnership 30% female
Morning round up: Tuesday 27 January
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
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If only ...
‘Law Undergraduate of the Year’ competition removes minimum A-level requirement after Twitter uproar
AAB requirement no longer applies, confirms City law firm sponsor
Junior barrister arrested following death of boyfriend in Temple flat
Strand Chambers' Henry Hendron has been bailed until March
Like the Ritz, Grayling’s embarrassing ‘Global Law Summit’ is open to all
Join the Justice Secretary, some arms dealers and Cherie Blair to toast the Magna Carta
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Happy Birthday Lord Denning!