Category: News

Black and blind bar grad speaks of smashing ‘triple-glazed glass ceiling’ to pursue barrister dream
'I know I’m giving hope to others in similar situations,' says Jessikah Inaba

Law Society launches new junior solicitor support network with JLD becoming ‘fully independent’ from Chancery Lane
Shift away from 'siloed divisions'

‘Lawfare’ among six new words added to Collins Dictionary
'The strategic use of legal proceedings to intimidate or hinder an opponent'

Wannabe barristers have until Friday to apply for Inns scholarships
Millions up for grabs

The Magic Circle is ‘being attacked from all angles’ by US and Big Four competitors
New report suggests elite UK quintet may need to focus on mid-market work

Junior lawyers became ‘meme-splainers’ for partners working on Musk’s Twitter takeover
Is this the new commercial awareness?

Clifford Chance launches Polish TC programme for UK law grads
First six months in London

Pics of lockdown laundry lady win prestigious Taylor Wessing photography prize
French artist bags £15k for snaps of neighbour doing chores

Judiciary won’t be ‘fully representative’ of society until 2149
120-year wait "unacceptable", says new Law Society president

Legal Cheek launches Hong Kong law firm guide
New careers resource features nearly 50 law firms on newly-launched HK website

Nearly two-thirds of legal contracts are ‘gender biased’, new research finds
Nearly two-thirds of legal contracts are 'gender biased', new research finds

Raab returns as Lord Chancellor in Rishi reshuffle
Brandon Lewis out weeks after striking barrister pay deal

Ex-Eversheds trainee banned from profession following sexual assault convictions
Thomas Hagyard was jailed for eight years last October

New report reveals 34% pay gap between male and female barristers
Pay disparity remains substantial despite narrowing slightly

Rooney’s law firm Brabners launches ‘Wagatha’ podcast
Lawyers spill the tea on that libel trial

Bakers confirms SQE maintenance grant of up to £17k
Also boosts GDL and LPC support

Supreme Court to hear cases in Manchester
It will be the first time the justices have sat outside one of the four UK capital cities

Will Clifford Chance wave the Wharf goodbye?
Magic Circle player reportedly eyeing new Square Mile digs

Womble Bond Dickinson in merger talks with BDB Pitmans
Duo are in “early discussions”

Is this the first time a judge has used a meme in a judgment?
The Spider-Man finger-pointing may have a special place in legal history