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Lawyers unlikely to face regulator for refusing fossil fuel work, legal opinion suggests
Potentially protected under ECHR

Simmons & Simmons helps launch ‘whale rights law’
City lawyers support pro bono project to grant whales legal personhood

Podcast: Three legal stories you need to know about
Potential funding cuts to solicitor apprenticeships, transatlantic mergers, and the criminal bar exodus -- listen now 🎙️

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

Working for a law firm at odds with your morals could be bad for your health, junior lawyers warned
'Key psychological issue'

Legal charity shares stories of people facing court alone in Christmas fundraising appeal
Support Through Court provides assistance to individuals navigating the legal system without legal representation

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Financial Times estimates Slaughter and May profit per equity partner to be £4 million
Highest ever figure touted for secretive elite firm

Law ‘SuperInfluencer’ Jen Shipley’s LinkedIn posts worth £300k, marketing guru claims
D&I advocate Justin Farance social media clout valued at nearly £200k

Magistrate given formal warning over ‘ill-judged’ Taliban remark
Comment made in retiring room

SQE2 pass rate dips slightly to 74%
Over 900 students sat latest exams

What is a woman? Supreme Court hears landmark legal case
Top judges hear case on whether trans women can be considered female under Equality Act

Big salaries vs long hours: Is the trade-off worth it for young lawyers?
One TC seeker needs advice

Bus-ted! Judge steps in when witness tries to give evidence on a bus
'Plainly inappropriate'

Penningtons opens new office in charming French Riviera city
Dream secondment?

Barrister’s attempt to blame dyslexia for misleading CV fails
Rejected by tribunal

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

A host of charges against Jo Sidhu KC have been dropped
Some are still being considered, as the tribunal hears final submissions today

Meet the TikTokin’ law students sharing a glimpse into their daily lives
From part-time jobs to constitutional law lectures to dance classes – these law students keep busy!