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NewLaw firm that lets lawyers work ‘wherever, whenever’ launches SQE training contract

Exclusive: Media and sports specialist Level to take on first trainee in 2023

Apr 15 2021 9:23am

Irwin Mitchell junior solicitor among first to receive Moderna vaccine

Emily Sanderson, 28, says jab 'didn't hurt at all' and would encourage everyone to have it

Apr 14 2021 11:44am

SQE2 assessment dates confirmed

From 11 April 2022

Apr 14 2021 9:16am

Millionaire Zoopla founder invests further in Mishcon-backed lawtech app

Thirdfort lets property lawyers verify client details and source of funds in minutes

Apr 13 2021 10:57am

Meet the vlogging magic circle trainee sharing ‘productivity hacks’ with his 85,000 fans

Liam Porritt's YouTube videos have racked up over 5 million views

Apr 13 2021 9:12am

Junior solicitor dies in Sheffield shooting

Alison Law Solicitors pays tribute to ‘beloved and hard working’ colleague Khuram Javed

Apr 12 2021 1:54pm

Irwin Mitchell eyes £500m flotation, ‘City sources’ claim

Could happen this year, apparently

Apr 12 2021 12:01pm

Hogan Lovells latest to thank lawyers with Covid bonuses

UK associates and staff to receive extra 5% of salary

Apr 12 2021 10:02am

Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Apr 12 2021 8:55am

The countdown to Living Room Law has begun

Flexible working conference takes place this Thursday

Apr 9 2021 7:51pm

Walker Morris awards training contract to child of managing partner

Leeds outfit says it operates 'completely blind' assessment process, with candidates securing positions on 'performance and merit'

Apr 9 2021 12:57pm

Taylor Wessing to join host of firms in Dublin

Focus on tech and life sciences work

Apr 9 2021 12:10pm

‘Will firms consider me for a TC if I’ve had to retake LPC exams?’

I'm currently looking for paralegal roles but have had no luck yet

Apr 9 2021 9:14am

Best of the blogs

Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Apr 9 2021 8:41am

US outfit Cadwalader latest to launch in Dublin

Follows similar Irish moves by Hogan Lovells, Ashurst and Dentons

Apr 8 2021 1:00pm

Slaughter and May to launch legal operations grad scheme

Will initially recruit two grads

Apr 8 2021 9:11am

BBC launches SQE apprenticeship for graduates

Exclusive: Broadcasting giant teams up with ULaw to offer earn-while-you-learn route to solicitor qualification

Apr 7 2021 10:24am

First female barrister to be commemorated with London blue plaque

Helena Normanton's roundel will mark the address she lived for the early part of her legal career

Apr 7 2021 9:28am

First speakers announced for LegalEdCon 2021

Two-day virtual conference to explore future of legal education and training

Apr 6 2021 3:15pm

UK law firms reward lawyers with COVID bonuses

Allen & Overy, Ashurst and Walker Morris latest to thank staff with cash sums

Apr 6 2021 10:47am