Author: Alex Aldridge

Now it’s Proudman versus Sumption: LinkedIn row barrister slams Supreme Court judge

27-year old is seizing new role is unofficial spokesperson for nation's female lawyers

Sep 24 2015 10:01am

Donald Trump’s lawyer’s cease & desist letter wins critical acclaim

Missive by Alan Garten, the Trump Organisation's general counsel, is an internet hit

Sep 23 2015 5:08pm

Morning round-up: Wednesday 23 September

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Sep 23 2015 8:23am

Jeremy Corbyn launches immediate review into Tory ‘assault’ on legal aid

Left-winger sends clear signal that he's a friend to lawyers

Sep 22 2015 4:16pm

Olswang and Osborne Clarke hit by trainee exodus

Mid-tier pair bid adios to high proportion of new qualifiers

Sep 22 2015 2:37pm

Bristol Uni law grad goes public with training contract rejection pain

Story of Stephanie Charbine becomes headline news as glut of law students leaves nearly a third jobless

Sep 21 2015 12:21pm

Cambridge is the best uni for law and Southampton Solent is the worst

New Sunday Times 'Good University Guide' mostly tells you what you already knew, although there are a few surprises

Sep 21 2015 11:00am

Cherie Blair backs radical plan for legal profession to buy junior barristers’ debt

Greece-style debt relief -- for rookie criminal barristers

Sep 21 2015 9:21am

Magic circle considers new ‘Trailblazer’ apprenticeship that combines LLB with paralegal work

Is "earn-while-you-learn" set to become the new training contract?

Sep 18 2015 9:31am

Charlotte Proudman: Solicitor asked me for bikini photo in exchange for work experience

LinkedIn sexism row barrister also says her leg was inappropriately "rubbed" during mini-pupillage

Sep 16 2015 11:41am

An application has been made to turn 9-12 Bell Yard into luxury flats

Top criminal chambers forced to seek new premises as developers sniff cash

Sep 16 2015 9:49am

Morning round-up: Wednesday 16 September

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Sep 16 2015 8:14am

11 Stone Buildings is to fold

Big-paying commercial and chancery set announces dissolution after four barristers depart

Sep 15 2015 3:57pm

Morning round-up: Tuesday 15 September

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Sep 15 2015 7:47am

This corporate law firm’s 1956 guide to recruiting ‘lady lawyers’ is slightly terrifying

"If the paper records are the same, the man is given preference, barring some personality defect"

Sep 14 2015 11:55am

The billable hour appeal for refugees needs just £20k to hit £200,000

One last push required, as 'How to get sued' fundraiser event is launched

Sep 14 2015 9:44am

Jonathan Goldberg puts the ‘C’ in QC

Listen to silk drop C-bomb live on BBC radio

Sep 14 2015 9:31am