Author: Legal Cheek
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Introducing the law firm fleece gilet
US penchant for business casual is a test for transatlantic tie-up

City lawyer launches appeal to raise £360,000 to help fund his daughter’s cancer treatment
She needs surgery in the US

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Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Hogan Lovells keeps 27 out of 28 qualifying trainees in London
One of the retained rookies is on a fixed term contract
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

‘I am a US grad relocating to England — should I study the GDL or wait for the super-exam?
I’d really appreciate readers’ advice or suggestions

Corporate lawyer tells Mumsnet users to ask her anything — immediately regrets it
"Can I sue my neighbour because I don't like the look of her garden?'

The best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Clifford Chance ups training contract numbers from 80 to 95 in first magic circle increase since 2008 financial crisis
Exclusive: TCs soar by nearly 20% ?
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Travers Smith posts perfect 100% retention score
All 21 qualifying trainees staying put

8 essentials for last-minute training contract applicants
How to be smart and maximise your chances

QC seeks BPTC grad to walk their dog
£18,000 worth of training for this?
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Are all barristers as rude as the ones I work with?
One junior clerk hopes there are nicer lawyers out there

City firm financials: Mishcon de Reya, DAC Beachcroft and Gowling WLG release results
Mixed fortunes for corporate trio
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend