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‘Clerical error’ sees Glasgow Uni students given old criminal law paper
Follows earlier issue where they were given answer sheet

Research: AI will lead to more legal work being done by those without ‘traditional qualifications’
Concerns remain over regulation

SQE2: Latest pass rate sits at 77%
Up slightly

Irwin Mitchell pays tribute to CEO who died after unexpected illness
Andrew Tucker dedicated 40 years to the PI giant

Aspiring solicitor who studied film and media warns against doing dead-end arts degrees
'Overpriced and underfunded'

Businessman found guilty of targeting barristers with fake bombs
Devices left outside 3VB in Gray’s Inn

Regulator seeks solicitors for SQE examiner roles
Mark advocacy assessments

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

Will training in-house hold me back from private practice?
An aspiring lawyer questions qualifying at legal tech boutique

Made in Chelsea star secures training contract with HSF
'Who said those on reality television can’t become lawyers?'

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

Meet the Magic Circle managing partner who races Lamborghinis in his spare time
Freshfields' Mark Sansom lives life in the fast lane

A-Level results day: 6 tips if you’re heading to law school
Our best advice for a smooth transition to uni life

Orrick boosts NQ lawyer pay to £140,000
Extra £10,000

ULaw student eyes Miss England crown
Friends call Francesca Crossley the 'real-life Legally Blonde'

Corporate law and the 2008 financial crash
Podcast: Former Magic Circle dealmaker Alan Paul looks back on the chaos that ensued in the following years 🎙️

Slaughters rounds off Magic Circle autumn retention season with 93%
37 of its 40 trainees take NQ roles

Star London Kirkland lawyers resign ON A SUNDAY in corporate law power move
Reportedly join rival Paul Weiss

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