Category: News

Ex-White & Case lawyer secures funding for virtual law firm

Cash injection courtesy of entrepreneurs group

Jun 15 2022 10:44am
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Top 10 places for Leeds, Queen’s Belfast and Warwick in latest law school rankings

Russell Group unis secure all but one of the top 20 spots

Jun 15 2022 9:18am
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Kingston and York uni grads triumph in 4 Pump Court’s inaugural Pride Moot

Four finalists secure mini-pupillages at London commercial set, with winning team also receiving £500

Jun 13 2022 12:03pm

Unqualified advocates are allowed to appear in court, judge rules

HHJ Backhouse calls for greater guidance as she dismisses challenge to County Court advocate's right of audience

Jun 13 2022 10:05am
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Ex-City comms chief launches pro bono project for non-lawyers

Non-profit Fifth Day is encouraging business professionals from across the legal sector to donate their time and skills

Jun 13 2022 9:08am
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Ashurst bumps trainee solicitor pay to £55k

Year one rookies now on £50k

Jun 10 2022 10:02am
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Bar Council revamps Pupillage Gateway

Changes will improve process for both applicants and chambers, says bar body

Jun 10 2022 8:54am
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BCLP launches ‘European vac scheme’ for aspiring lawyers studying English and French law

Open to students studying double degree with Queen Mary and Paris 1 universities

Jun 9 2022 9:26am
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Mishcon shelves floatation plans

London firm blames 'market conditions'

Jun 8 2022 2:45pm
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Johnny Depp’s lawyer bags partner promotion following Heard trial win

Camille Vasquez joins US firm Brown Rudnick’s partnership

Jun 8 2022 11:21am
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Applications now open for The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair

Leading law firms return on 8 September for UK’s biggest legal careers event

Jun 8 2022 10:29am

‘Toxic’ work culture deters three-quarters of lawyers from accepting job offers

41% wouldn't even apply if a job had bad reviews, research shows

Jun 8 2022 9:19am
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Ex-magic circle heavyweight takes up ministerial role at MoJ

Barrister Sir Christopher Bellamy QC appointed parliamentary under secretary of state in the Ministry of Justice

Jun 7 2022 2:05pm
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Tributes pour in for ‘incredibly gifted’ law lecturer

Kent Law School’s Dr Alex Tawanda Magaisa died of a heart attack over the weekend

Jun 7 2022 11:29am

Clifford Chance appoints first global head of wellbeing and employee experience

Charles Alberts will oversee staff welfare as part of newly created role

Jun 6 2022 1:10pm
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Big Four structural overhaul could spawn ‘multidisciplinary beast’ capable of swallowing up City law firms

Splitting audit and advisory functions could be key, says Richard Susskind

Jun 6 2022 10:52am
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HSF confirms SQE maintenance grant of £17,000

Matches moves by Freshfields and Linklaters 💷

Jun 1 2022 10:31am
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