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Mock trial winner ‘lost for words’ after scooping Smart car
Another competition, another car 🚗

Partners less happy than trainees, research suggests
It would appear money doesn't buy happiness

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

High Court rejects barrister’s appeal against fine for calling opponent a ‘hysterical woman’
Judge dismisses argument that the sanction infringed on freedom of expression

Mayer Brown posts autumn retention score with one of the City’s first solicitor apprentices accepting NQ role
6 out of 9 rookies to stay put

RPC increases trainee pay in London and Bristol
City rookies to earn £48k

SQE prep provider creates ‘humanitarian scholarship’ for aspiring lawyers fleeing war
Half price SQE1 course with BARBRI

ULaw launches bar course in Newcastle
First budding barristers start this September

Criminal solicitor to share comical tales of the justice system at Edinburgh Fringe
Shit Lawyer is 'a manifesto for change', says Abigail Rolling

Mishcon launches Asia secondments for London trainees
Singapore seat underway and plans for Hong Kong in 2023

Criminal barristers to strike as row over legal aid escalates
Walkouts from next Monday

Travers tackles food waste with its free canteen
Office café to provide three meals a day from September

Pawsitive vibes: Slaughter and May trials ‘Bring your Dog to Work Day’
Uber-traditional law firm says pet pooches can help boost mental health and morale 🐶

Love Islanders as the people you meet on a vac scheme
Similar personality traits abound

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

Virtual student event TODAY: How to use QWE to qualify as a solicitor — with Reed Smith, Flex Legal, Elevate, Accutrainee and BARBRI
Thursday 23 June, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually

White & Case boosts maintenance grant by over 60% in response to ‘increased cost of living’
Future trainees to receive £17k a year during LPC and GDL

Why law students shouldn’t be discouraged by anti-lawyer rhetoric
Top solicitors and barristers provide words of encouragement for aspiring lawyers

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