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Money focus: What law firms pay their newly qualified lawyers
Legal Cheek data shines spotlight on juniors' salaries š·

ESG in the spotlight as Pro Bono Week gets underway
Annual event recognises and promotes the voluntary work of lawyers

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

International Bar Association calls for Gaza ceasefireĀ
Reminds both sides of their obligations under human rights and criminal law

US law firms issue warning on anti-Semitism
Many of the 41 offer training contracts in London

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

Can you be a good lawyer if you’re not a good person?
Ethics takes centre stage at IBA conference in Paris

Bakers posts flat revenue and profit
Cites difficult market conditions

Students sent home after waiting six hours to sit SQE exam
Exclusive: IT issue... again

MishconĀ funds 100 education scholarships for women from low-income countriesĀ
Teams up with social enterprise

Clydes lawyer swims from Spain to Morocco in charity challenge
Dodges ships and sharks

Axiom Ince: Law Society expresses concern over possible one-off levy to plug Ā£64 million black holeĀ
Calls for consultation before decision is made

London go-to destination for commercial disputes, report finds
Outperforms New York, Singapore and Hong Kong

Minimum pupillage award rises to £23,078 in London and £21,060 elsewhere
Increases take effect 1 January 2024

Slaughter and May launches business services grad schemeĀ
New academy focuses on people, tech and clients

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

Trainee: ‘What are your top tips for remaining healthy while busy at work?’
Rookie solicitor needs advice

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

Shadow Attorney General backs solicitor apprenticeships as City firms continue to embrace TC alternative
Backing comes as Labour pledge levy overhaul