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You don’t have to be ‘fun’ at work, says French court
Worker wins dismissal claim after refusing to join in ‘humiliating and intrusive' social events

SQE prep provider launches law course with built in qualifying work experience
Law Training Centre offers aspiring lawyers chance to tackle real legal cases

Trainee City solicitor reveals crazy financial set-up, including £70k private pension, £20k crypto investment and access to parents’ credit card
‘I am undoubtedly extremely privileged’

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

Baroness Hale badged ‘affable member’ of Inn ‘staff’ by newspaper
Picture caption gaff

‘Can I wear a nose piercing to my winter vac scheme?’
Readers' guidance required

Covid: Over 2,000 law students join group action over lost learning
Major legal claim follows widespread disruption to lectures, seminars and exams

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

Legal Twitter divided over review of barrister’s book
Critique of Adam Wagner's new lockdown tome splits opinion on social media

Lord Chief Justice to retire
Lord Burnett steps down next September after six years in role

King Charles visits legal London
His Majesty given a Gray’s Inn tie and joked it was 'the Inn thing'

Tributes pour in after TikTok star solicitor Richard Grogan dies
'We will miss his energy, humour, and deep commitment to the profession,' the Law Society of Ireland says

Ban for trainee solicitor who gave unqualified immigration advice
Handed section 43 order

Report reveals ‘most feared’ law firms
Who knew lawyers could be so scary? 😱

Bill of Rights risks driving big law firms out the UK, Law Society warns
Fosters 'legal confusion and uncertainty'

Top chambers boost pupillage awards as talent war intensifies
Rises of over 30%

Climate protesters target Eversheds’ London office
Sprayed with fake oil

Simmons hands out £1,500 cost-of-living bonus to staff
Extra cash 'in recognition of the challenging economic climate'

‘Loud and obvious’ porn halts drugs trial
Lawyer blames hack

Wagatha Christie hits the West End
42BR pupil Karolina Zielinska reviews Vardy v Rooney