Author: Aishah Hussain

Former City lawyer crowned ‘Law Teacher of The Year’
Birmingham University's Emma Flint was nominated by her students and colleagues

‘Too cowardly to trust your own conclusions’: Sheffield Uni law students hit out at harsh essay feedback
Russell Group institution provides guidance to lecturer concerned

Quinn Emanuel dishes out spring bonuses to London lawyers
Between £8,700 and £46,400

‘Catfished’ lawyer demands Prince Harry be arrested for ‘breaking marriage proposal’
Indian court says no

NewLaw firm that lets lawyers work ‘wherever, whenever’ launches SQE training contract
Exclusive: Media and sports specialist Level to take on first trainee in 2023

Irwin Mitchell junior solicitor among first to receive Moderna vaccine
Emily Sanderson, 28, says jab 'didn't hurt at all' and would encourage everyone to have it

SQE2 assessment dates confirmed
From 11 April 2022

Millionaire Zoopla founder invests further in Mishcon-backed lawtech app
Thirdfort lets property lawyers verify client details and source of funds in minutes

Hogan Lovells latest to thank lawyers with Covid bonuses
UK associates and staff to receive extra 5% of salary

Walker Morris awards training contract to child of managing partner
Leeds outfit says it operates 'completely blind' assessment process, with candidates securing positions on 'performance and merit'

Slaughter and May to launch legal operations grad scheme
Will initially recruit two grads

First female barrister to be commemorated with London blue plaque
Helena Normanton's roundel will mark the address she lived for the early part of her legal career

UK law firms reward lawyers with COVID bonuses
Allen & Overy, Ashurst and Walker Morris latest to thank staff with cash sums

DAC Beachcroft lawyers can choose where and what hours they work
'The future of work is changing and so must we,' says firm's managing partner

Top Quinn Emanuel partner ‘drove at pedestrian’ during ‘aggressive’ parking row outside daughter’s nursery, court hears
London-based lawyer Boris Bronfentrinker denies dangerous driving

LPC provider pass rates vary from 100% to just 23%, latest figures show
SRA annual report reveals 'significant differences' among anonymised law schools

And the winners of the Legal Cheek Awards 2021 are…
Industry celebrates top trainee-rated firms and chambers in virtual ceremony featuring special guest appearances from shadow Lord Chancellor David Lammy and ex-Justice Secretary David Gauke 🏆

US law firms hand London associates spring bonuses of up to £47k
Milbank, Skadden, Paul Hastings and Goodwin Procter splash the cash 🤑

Ex-A&O boss resurfaces at NewLaw firm
Andrew Ballheimer left magic circle outfit in October last year

Two women lead Law Society for first time
I. Stephanie Boyce and Lubna Shuja also first people of colour to hold top two roles at solicitors' body