Author: Emily Hinkley

Reed Smith expands in Leeds with office move
Plus TLT makes moves in Manchester

Taylor Wessing confirms London office glow-up
‘Retain and repair... rather than replace,’ says firm in sustainability-driven decision

City, Chester, Essex and UoL among law schools recognised for pro bono efforts
Student endeavours to promote access to justice celebrated at annual LawWorks ceremony

Is Kim Kardashian preparing to become a full-time lawyer?
Sequins out, suits in...

Charity offering financial support to struggling solicitors sees 50% spike in requests for help
Nearly £1 million distributed last year

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

How one law school is helping shape the next generation of lawyers
BARBRI’s head of new business and account management, Victoria Cromwell, explains how the legal education giant is leveraging its experience in US bar prep to bring success to aspiring solicitors in the UK

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

SQE: the surprising opportunities
Jo-Anne Pugh, Dean of BPP University Law School, looks at how the SQE is opening doors to a new wave of talent

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

Justice Sec Dominic Raab resigns in wake of bullying report
Claims 'adverse findings are flawed and set a dangerous precedent'

RPC launches response app for clients hit by dawn raids
24/7 access to lawyers at the push of a button

Climate change ‘valid’ reason for law firms to reject clients, says Law Society
New Chancery Lane guidance offers eco advice and warns against greenwashing

Regional law firm becomes unlikely star of TikTok
Even the managing partner's dad is getting involved

10 pics of Pedro Pascal dressed like law firms
Meme sensation 🤝 City law

Nearly two-thirds of lawyers believe access to justice has worsened over the last decade
Legal aid cuts to blame, research finds

Regulator to pilot SQE in Welsh
Will pay eligible students £250

Building an SQE prep course with innovation at its heart
The College of Legal Practice CEO Dr Giles Proctor discusses the impact of the SQE and the power of collaboration

Defendants swearing a secular oath more likely to be found guilty
New study looks at juror bias