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Student born in jail to study law at Harvard
Sky Castner's application reportedly began 'I was born in prison'
US lawyer apologises after using fake cases made by ChatGPT
AI limitations exposed
BCLP becomes latest City firm to boost support for new lawyer parents
Follows similar move by Clydes
The transformation of corporate law through the 90s and into the new millennium
Podcast: Ex-Magic Circle partner Alan Paul delves into his time as a top City dealmaker in the period that witnessed the rise of New Labour, the dot-com bubble and the Y2K bug 🎙️
Could robots replace junior lawyers?
Solicitor Baljinder Singh Atwal takes a look at five legal tasks that could be done by technology
Bristows to open Dublin office
Ensures access to new patent court opening next month
How to turn your summer vac scheme into a training contract
As many aspiring lawyers embark on the final step before obtaining a TC this summer, Legal Cheek's future trainees offer their tips to put yourself in the best position
Bank Holiday round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend
Skadden requires lawyers to attend office four days a week
US firm modifies work policy, which applies globally, including London
Aspiring barrister tells how sister’s med neg battle inspired legal career
Febienne Green seeks to help society’s most vulnerable
The latest law firm must-have — sustainable office space
Living walls, solar panels, bug hotels and more
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Ban for paralegal who transferred client money to her sister
Also diverted funds to herself
UK law school launches SQE prep in India
The College of Legal Practice targets lawyers seeking dual qualification
‘Will training at a mid-tier outfit stop me from realising my US law firm dream?’
Final year student needs advice
Training contract holder awarded four weeks’ pay after firm changed employment terms
Told to work in another office location than was agreed
Hogan Lovells ups NQ pay to £120k in London and £75k in Birmingham
Boosts of 12% and 7%
Bar Council elects first Black vice chair
Barbara Mills KC starts in the role from January 2024
A&O and Shearman merger will put ‘pressure’ on Magic Circle, says former Slaughters chief
Rivals may wonder how to 'ratchet up their US strategy in response'
Pinsents’ former comms chief dies at 40
Fred Banning was diagnosed with cancer in 2020
Clydes ramps up support for new mums and dads with 26 weeks full-paid maternity leave
Major step up from City law standard