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Is Kim Kardashian preparing to become a full-time lawyer?
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HSF teams up with Lloyds to launch D&I reverse mentoring scheme
Trainees, lawyers and staff from both organisations will be encouraged to share the challenges they have faced
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‘We don’t allow dancing’, judge tells jury at Ed Sheeran copyright trial
British singer denies his song Thinking Out Loud copied Marvin Gaye's Let's Get it On
Latest speakers announced for LegalEdCon 2023
Further high profile figures to address delegates at Legal Cheek’s future of legal education and training conference in just three weeks' time
Charity offering financial support to struggling solicitors sees 50% spike in requests for help
Nearly £1 million distributed last year
Future of Ince trainees remains unknown as insolvent firm secures more time to find buyer
Lack of updates is 'worrying', says Junior Lawyers Division
HMRC official gives ‘full and frank apology’ following judgment embargo breach
Avoids further action
Pay for a blue tick? No thanks say top tweeting law firms
Lukewarm response to Elon's paid verification service, with only three big legal players taking it up so far
BPP teams up with diversity charity to launch bar course scholarship fund
Five £5k awards up for grabs as part of tie-up with Bridging the Bar
Addleshaw Goddard launches business apprenticeship and graduate schemes
12 Manchester and Leeds-based roles up for grabs
3VB barristers targeted in ‘fake bomb plot’
Wealthy businessman accused of arranging the planting of two packages resembling explosive devices at Gray's Inn
Criminal barrister appointed new Lord Chancellor as Bar Council brands Raab resignation ‘fresh start’ for justice
Alex Chalk KC takes top justice role
Master of the Rolls: AI tools such as ChatGPT will likely transform the work of lawyers and judges
'We will all have to get with the programme', says Sir Geoffrey Vos
Get innovative and win a skydive, Gowling tells staff
Other prizes as part of firm competition include Paris minibreak supercar experience and hot air balloon ride
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The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Justice Sec Dominic Raab resigns in wake of bullying report
Claims 'adverse findings are flawed and set a dangerous precedent'
Law Society to launch restaurant
Six Clerks will serve a 'seasonal and sustainable' British menu
Trainee lawyer besties give TikTok fans a look at life inside a US firm in London
Meet Akin rookies Rebecca McNeill and Simrhan Khetani -- aka 'becsandthecity'
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Super-regulator approves new rules to stamp out toxic law firm culture
New requirement to treat employees fairly, and for managers to challenge any unfair treatment