Author: Legal Cheek
Three more unis launch lawtech modules
London South Bank, Ulster and Limerick follow Manchester University in creating courses to teach students to build access to justice apps
City law firms could offer super-exam prep courses
Training proposal raised in new SQE toolkit
£5 million in BPTC funding available as Inns of Court scholarship deadline looms
Wannabe barristers have until Friday 2 November to apply
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend
Daughter of Mishcon de Reya chief operating officer starts training contract at Mishcon de Reya
It is understood that she has gone through the same recruitment process as other trainees
Solicitor tells of humiliation at ‘look at her breasts’ comment
Claim of inappropriate behaviour at dining event made in law firm blog post
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Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Exchange Chambers expands free pupillage application advice day for northern bar hopefuls
Revamped 2018 forum will focus on how candidates can make themselves stand out during the recruitment process
Dentons reveals latest tech start-ups to join ‘Space Camp’ innovation hub
Astronomical ideas include low-cost satellite launch service and a drone-mountable leak detector
‘Will my tattoos stop me from becoming a barrister?’
I’ve been told I should be fine, but I'm not so sure
King & Wood Mallesons under investigation for allegedly overworking junior lawyers
Inquiry launched following a complaint of 'employee fatigue' in the international outfit’s Melbourne office
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend
Lawyers vent fury over survey which asked whether The Secret Barrister should be ‘unmasked’
Little appetite to find out identity of whistleblower
Clyde & Co partner sacked over ‘inappropriate behaviour’ following internal investigation
Report claims senior lawyer encouraged colleagues to accompany him to strip clubs
The best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Reed Smith keeps 10 out of 13 autumn NQs
As applications for TCs at the international outfit soar by 54%
Legal consultant fined £2,000 for leaving confidential client papers in his front garden
His current whereabouts are unknown
The 2019 Chambers Most List goes live
Expanded careers guide now feature 50 sets — each with a Legal Cheek View and Insider Scorecard rankings
Ashurst keeps 19 out of 21 qualifying trainees
Autumn retention score of 90%