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Clifford Chance launches mentorship programme for aspiring lawyers in Singapore
Six-month support scheme for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds

Meet the Fuggers and their lawyers who masterminded the deal structure of the century
The heirs to the Medici had financial tricks and cunning advocates, writes Legal Cheek's Will Holmes

CMS boosts trainee pay for second time this year and ups law school maintenance grants
City rookies now start on £50k

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Virtual student event NEXT WEEK: Kicking off your legal career with the SQE — with Reed Smith, Accutrainee and The College of Legal Practice
Tuesday 23 August, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying...

Burges Salmon targets 50% emissions cut by 2030
Latest firm to set green goals 🌳

‘How enforceable are work from home policies?’
I am thinking of moving a few hours away from London but can I get away with not going into the office?

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Lord Lloyd-Jones re-joins the Supreme Court… seven months after retiring
Sir David Richards also elevated to top bench

Ban for partner who told trainee to change date on property document
Told her it was 'fine'

Baroness Hale spotted at Edinburgh Fringe
Ex-Supreme stops for selfie 🤳

Watchdog launches inquiry into legal advice charity founded by Lord Harley
Probe follows concerns struck-off solicitor is still acting as trustee

BARBRI expands diversity funding project with legal aid and commercial law partnerships
SQE prep discounts for Young Legal Aid Lawyers and STRIVE members

From Sidley to security: Meet the City lawyer who kept people safe during the Commonwealth Games
Chloe O’Brien volunteered as 'Game Responder'

CMS retains 42 of 48 NQ lawyers
88% autumn score

British firms cannot avoid the Wolves of Law Street
An American culture is coming for the politer British model, warns our anonymous City insider

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Lawyer wins 22 year legal battle with railway over 21p
Attended over 100 hearings