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What does a lawyer look like?
White, male and upper class, according to new research on public perceptions

Revealed: The best chambers for training and quality of work 2021
The results of Legal Cheek’s latest Junior Barrister Survey are in

Top judge rocks incredible judicial face mask
Robe-inspired number features Lord Justice Nugee's initials

Pandemic-driven private equity boom helps Kirkland’s revenues soar to record $5 billion
Moneyed partners wary not to trumpet financial success in light of global crisis, according to insiders

6 easy ways wannabe lawyers can ace their vac scheme video interviews
As demonstrated through TikToks 🎶

Barrister expelled from chambers over ‘stroppy teenager of colour’ tweet
Jon Holbrook, formerly of Cornerstone Barristers, says he resigned four days earlier

Jedward yes, Trump no: Who would the UK’s leading law profs nominate for the Nobel Peace Prize?
Believe it or not, legal academics are among the global elite allowed to put in Peace Prize nominations

Freshfields looks to slash air travel in sustainability push
Magic circle player also vows to reduce paper consumption and ramp up use of renewable electricity

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

Virtual student event THIS WEEK: Secrets to Success Midlands — with Eversheds Sutherland, Pinsent Masons, Shoosmiths and ULaw
Wednesday 3 February, from 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place virtually

Revealed: The best law firms for legal tech 2021
From AI-powered doc review to smart contract signing software; which law firms are the most technologically advanced?

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

Exclusive research: Law firms say the SQE alone will not be enough
Results of a survey undertaken by nearly 50 leading law firms reveal the new centralised route to qualification won’t cover enough ground and a more thorough course is needed

Should legal crowdfunding be regulated?
Lawyers -- including some of those doing the crowdfunding -- worry about lack of controls

Lockdown issues trigger rise in calls to lawyer wellbeing helpline
Stress and anxiety among top concerns, LawCare stats show

Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper and Dentons beat magic circle rivals in 2021 brand power list
Bakers bags top spot for 11th consecutive year

Ashurst to teach NewLaw to Stirling University law students
Global firm's tie-up with Scottish law school looks to prepare next gen for new market challenges and opportunities

Barrister who touched two people ‘sexually’ handed three-month suspension
Incidents occurred in the summer of 2019

Glasgow University apologises to blind student over law firm grad rec leaflets
Russell Group institution mishandled request to digitise law fair materials