Author: Rhys Duncan

Barrister sanctioned for attempting to export Indian Hemp
Convicted in Malawi

Latham limits access to global databases for Hong Kong lawyers
US giant revokes automatic access ahead of national security law changes

Hogan Lovells office move faces possible delay after Roman ruins discovery
Ancient treasures unearthed

Over a quarter of lawyers regularly using AI
For research, drafting and comms

Slaughter and May becomes fourth Magic Circle law firm to embrace solicitor apprenticeships
First intake September 2025

Law firm office manager paid herself nearly £1,500 to cover tea and coffee expenses
Regulator takes action

Ex-Magic Circle lawyer cleared of insider trading
Brother's trial continues

Shoosmiths to recruit solicitor apprentices for the first time
Roles open in Birmingham

Linklaters retains 41 of 49 spring qualifying trainees
One on fixed-term deal

Bar course students offered extra exam resits
Follows trial last year

Surge in bullying reports to lawyer wellbeing charity
LawCare records one of its 'busiest years ever'

Barristers warned against risks of ChatGPT
But Bar Council says AI use not 'inherently improper'

High Court: Law Society secures win in legal aid row with government
Chancery Lane took action over failure to implement recommended fee rises

Freshfields records 84% trainee retention rate
31 of 37 staying on

Train strikes: SQE exams will go ahead as planned
SRA tells students to plan ahead

Clifford Chance to monitor lawyers’ office attendance
Follows Slaughter and May

Chambers boost pupillage awards in hunt for top grad talent
Increases of as much as 40%

Top law firms join forces with UWE to launch diversity work experience programme
Osborne Clarke, Burges Salmon and Simmons & Simmons among outfits involved