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Half of Baker & McKenzie’s new London partners are women
International heavyweight promotes 85 lawyers across its global offices
York Uni pays four-figure sum to law student who claimed anti-Semitism was rife at UK universities
Boris Johnson’s brother helped him get the money
What is contempt of court? Here’s a graphic example
A US courtroom is treated to surreal dialogue prompted by an abusive defendant -- and then the judge gets involved
Pride 2016: Lawyers take to London’s streets to celebrate LGBTI rights
And yes, there was a dog in wig
Not coming to the UK anytime soon: Brexit
Lawyers are set to be busy working out how the UK’s departure from the EU will happen -- if, that is, it ever does
London law firms to cut back on EU trainees following Brexit
As many as 20% of City firms' trainees are non-British EU citizens -- something which may be about to change
Morning round-up: Monday 27 June
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
9 EU law memes to distract you from the shocks of the referendum
Remembering unpronounceable case names? Those were the days
Bar Council insists London will remain a global litigation centre as City law firms go into overdrive advising shaken clients
UK legal sector displays a stiff upper lip in wake of historic EU referendum result
Exclusive: Law Society to launch review of ‘official photographer’ amid retouched grad photos storm
Success Photography will digitally enhance graduands’ photos so they look slimmer, their skin clearer and their teeth whiter
Lawyers assure upset Bremainers that Vote Leave victory is NOT legally binding
That doesn’t mean they’re happy about the result
Morning round-up: Friday 24 June
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Hill Dickinson reserves training contracts for paralegals
Two out of 12 TCs will go to graduates already employed by national giant
Vote Leave paralegal targeted by Remain campaigners
Law grad on £16,500 a year who feels he’s “at the back of the queue” for jobs sparks social media storm
Could Tinder help you get a training contract?
I’m not talking about widening the age range on your profile so you can match with partners
DIY law website plans video game to assist litigants-in-person
Community-based organisation tries its hand at online game design
Morning round-up: Thursday 23 June
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Karaoke Court is actually a thing
The brains behind the legally binding sing-offs found his inspiration in an undergrad jurisprudence lecture
Boutique law firm asks wannabe trainees to sell themselves NOT their grades
Video killed the 3 As star
Simmons & Simmons ditches MBA for future trainees
Bespoke legal masters introduced in 2009 to be replaced by new "Trainee Skills Academy"
Law revision battle scars
Conclusive proof law revision is bad for your health