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A life of crime
Chris Daw QC on life at the bar, his newly released book and venture into ‘vlawging’
Baker McKenzie retains 14 out 17 autumn qualifying trainees
A score of 82%
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend
Concerned girlfriend goes public with boyfriend’s plan to quit law school to become podcaster
‘How do I convince him this is the worst idea ever?’ she asks in Reddit post
Top US law firm reports itself to the SRA after libel trial is Zoomed around the world
McDermott Will & Emery in hot water over breach of judge's order
Herbert Smith Freehills retains 22 of 32 autumn qualifying trainees
One on fixed-term deal
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Clyde & Co cuts junior lawyer pay by £2,000 and confirms 90% retention
Training contract numbers at the firm increase
Former City lawyer charged with fraud over missing Commonwealth money
His wife, a fellow lawyer and anti-corruption expert, also faces separate charges
‘Why do City law firms target second year law students?’
It just seems so arbitrary
£7.5 million to restore Law Society offices ravaged by fire
Insurers to foot bill
The Legal Cheek Podcast: 3 essential skills for junior lawyers
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Sir Geoffrey Vos appointed new Master of the Rolls
Replaces Sir Terence Etherton in January 2021
Linklaters offers emergency accommodation to staff suffering domestic violence
Magic circle player will also provide financial support and additional paid leave
US duo announce 100% autumn retention scores
London offices of Jones Day and Covington & Burling keep all qualifying trainees
Scrap the Supreme Court, argues right-wing think tank
UK’s highest bench is guilty of ‘excessive judicial activism’
Macfarlanes to cut NQ pay by £5,000 as it reveals 88% autumn retention score
Silver circle player’s partner profits up 10% to £1.91 million
Former trainee solicitor barred from legal profession following rape conviction
Ex-Cripps rookie jailed last year