Author: Emily Hinkley

BSB mulls removing caps on exam resits
Trials move with BPP

Government launches free legal advice scheme for homeowners and renters at risk of eviction
Law Society highlights concerns over effectiveness

Mayer Brown boosts NQ lawyer pay to £120k
£12.5k increase

Study reveals law as one of the most jargon-filled professions
Do you know your mens rea from your actus reus?

Would you let strangers ‘roast’ your CV?
An increasing number aspiring lawyers are posting their achievements online for others to critique 🔥

Sadiq Khan says he changed his accent at law school to ‘sound posher’
Becoming a lawyer and parliamentarian felt 'light years away' from experiences growing up, London mayor explains on podcast

Virtual law school launches ‘Open to All Scholarship’
Law Training Centre's new grants can be put towards a range of law courses, including SQE

Freshfields confirms it will no longer publish its financial results
Revenue and partner profits up in final figures to media

CMS records 80% autumn trainee retention rate
48 out of 60 rookies take NQ roles

Secret Barrister gives Taylor Swift the law treatment
🎵I think he did it but I just can’t prove it🎵

Osborne Clarke ties bonuses to office attendance
60/40 split

DWF’s £342 million takeover edges closer
Listed giant receives all-cash offer from private equity firm

A bride apparently wants to namecheck top law school in her wedding vows
'Til death (or BigLaw) do us part...

CMS and Simmons raise NQ lawyer salaries
£105k and £107.5k

Don’t use dating apps to cheat on your partners, lawyers warned
Anonymous blogger tells solicitors to be mindful of online behaviour

Trainee solicitor competes in Miss Universe GB comp
Challenges included walking over broken glass