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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

A&O and Shearman reveal new combined logo as part of mega merger plans
Magic Circle and US firms announced plans to combine on Sunday

RPC singer bags awards for music video
Music video follows a businessman as he navigates incoming deadlines and his boss's wrath

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

A&O and Shearman set to create new global mega firm
Magic Circle player 🤝 US giant

‘How long should I spend on a training contract application?’
I've heard 12 hours

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