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

Jan 29 2015 3:01pm

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

Jan 29 2015 12:34pm

Morning round-up: Thursday 29 January

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

Jan 29 2015 8:04am

Legal pic of the day

Chambers tea

Jan 28 2015 7:11pm

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

Jan 28 2015 5:15pm

The campaign for the trainee solicitor minimum salary is being resurrected

Battle to protect trainee pay not over yet

Jan 28 2015 10:56am

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

Jan 28 2015 9:09am

Morning round-up: Wednesday 28 January

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

Jan 28 2015 8:05am

Legal pic of the day

Even law lecturers need to make notes sometimes

Jan 27 2015 3:28pm

Two more corporate firms post strong trainee retention rates

Encouraging figures released by White & Case and Osborne Clarke

Jan 27 2015 1:44pm

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

Jan 27 2015 12:55pm

Ex-Shearman & Sterling lawyer goes viral with YouTube rap

Unlikely social media sensation of the week ...

Jan 27 2015 11:01am

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

Jan 27 2015 9:43am

Morning round up: Tuesday 27 January

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

Jan 27 2015 8:11am

Legal pic of the day

If only ...

Jan 26 2015 6:22pm

‘Law Undergraduate of the Year’ competition removes minimum A-level requirement after Twitter uproar

AAB requirement no longer applies, confirms City law firm sponsor

Jan 26 2015 2:45pm

Junior barrister arrested following death of boyfriend in Temple flat

Strand Chambers' Henry Hendron has been bailed until March

Jan 26 2015 11:40am

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

Jan 26 2015 10:07am

Legal pic of the day

Happy Birthday Lord Denning!

Jan 23 2015 5:36pm