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Charlotte Proudman’s incredible David v Goliath win
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Top feminist barrister blasts BSB after ‘Boys Club’ tweet charges dropped
Dr Charlotte Proudman criticises regulator as ‘unfit for purpose’ after tribunal dismisses disciplinary case
White & Case’s London office suffers minor flood
Comes amid fancy refurb
‘Boys club’ tweet lands top feminist barrister in disciplinary hearing
Bar Standards Board goes head-to-head with Charlotte Proudman, who accuses them of gender discrimination and double standards
From Magic Circle lawyer to supporting the next generation as a law lecturer
ULaw’s Guy Grayson discusses his varied career
Legal charity shares stories of people facing court alone in Christmas fundraising appeal
Support Through Court provides assistance to individuals navigating the legal system without legal representation
‘I studied distance learning and aced SQE1. Here’s how I did it.’
SQE student Brian Okwaisie discusses balancing revision strategies and why he chose BPP
Penningtons opens new office in charming French Riviera city
Dream secondment?
How one lawyer swapped the West End stage for global disputes
Reed Smith’s Laura-May Scott discusses the dramatic pull of contentious work and her advice for aspiring solicitors
How corporate law firms work: 5 things you need to know
Shoosmiths lawyers explore how law firms integrate into the business ecosystem, collaborate with in-house legal teams, and secure and retain clients
Top commercial awareness topics to watch for this training contract application season
From AI to interest rates -- lawyers have their say
A top US law firm partner talks client relationships, commercial trends and the importance of ‘finding your tribe’
We sit down with Goodwin Procter's Ravi Chopra to explore his journey in law
My unique path to becoming a lawyer at a leading personal injury law firm
Fletchers legal executive, Libby Ansbro, shares insights on her non-traditional path into law, exploring university alternatives and the invaluable skills she’s honed at the firm
Meet the medical negligence lawyer helping clients rebuild after life-changing injuries
Irwin Mitchell partner Emma Rush talks making a difference, the road to partnership and her advice for students
Beyond SQE: The must-have skills to thrive as a junior lawyer
Andrea Spears discusses the differences between academic life and legal practice and how BARBRI aims to bridge this gap
Pro bono in action: How one global law firm is making a lasting impact
Pinsent Masons senior associate Meghan Higgins on the importance of pro bono and the skills it teaches junior lawyers
Burges Salmon boosts Bristol NQ solicitor salaries to £72,000
Rises in Edinburgh and trainees too
From Leeds car parks to Singapore power stations: How global growth is unlocking new opportunities for one firm’s lawyers
Addleshaw Goddard partner Graeme Warburton discusses the outfit’s international expansion
Courts, copyright and crypto: The life of an IP litigator
Bird & Bird associate Ning-Ning Li shares her journey from a science background to a legal career, the crucial role of attention to detail, and her involvement in one of world’s biggest Bitcoin legal battles
The diverse work of a Bristol finance lawyer
From pandemic business support to advising on solar mini-grids in Lesotho, Burges Salmon associate Luke Addison reflects on his career so far