Author: Thomas Connelly

Ex-Squire Patton Boggs associate reveals ‘blatant’ gender discrimination and sexual harassment in explosive Reddit Q&A

Female lawyer at global giant’s Qatar office missed her own grandmother's funeral due to work demands

Apr 26 2016 5:07pm

Lawyer issues legal threat to restaurant after it fails to serve soup with Saturday lunch special

"The menu is an offer for a contract by you. I accepted the offer"

Apr 26 2016 2:34pm

One Direction? Judge halts trial because he has no idea who boyband is

“I am more of a Bach man myself”

Apr 26 2016 11:57am

‘Divisive’ 3% pay boost for senior judges rejected by government watchdog

But how do our top judges' pay packets measure up against those of City lawyers?

Apr 25 2016 1:00pm

‘Cite you again’ – Law students’ musical eulogy to US Supreme Court judge Antonin Scalia

US website’s annual comp features ‘pitch perfect’ video praising outspoken judge

Apr 25 2016 12:06pm

Prince hated contract law so much he once changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol

Hugely popular musician passed away yesterday aged 57

Apr 22 2016 10:22am

Clifford Chance and Slaughter and May will NOT offer legal apprenticeships

Government-led Trailblazer scheme is not so magic, say elite City duo

Apr 21 2016 5:21pm

Shark lawyers: London law firm embraces industry stereotype by naming firm after deadly predator

Litigation specialists Selachii opt for striking name

Apr 21 2016 11:12am

8 City firms make workplace gender equality employer power list

Top outfits recognised for creating workplaces and cultures that are inclusive of women -- but what are their partner diversity stats like?

Apr 21 2016 9:23am

The rise of WhatsApp, Snapchat and Facebook poses ‘very serious challenge’ for courts says Lord Chief Justice

Social media creates a “new and significant issue” for lawyers in rape and sex offences trials

Apr 20 2016 1:42pm

Freshfields becomes first magic circle firm to launch apprenticeships

It could be set to offer training contracts in new Manchester office too

Apr 19 2016 12:04pm

Simons, Muirhead & Burton partner admits he looks like a ‘f*cking nutter’ in ‘kufr’ YouTube video

Top employment lawyer opens up after footage of him speaking at extremist group rally in Trafalgar Square surfaced on the internet

Apr 19 2016 10:09am

Career ‘tragedy’ for junior barrister as he’s jailed for conspiracy to supply cocaine

Rookie criminal lawyer sent to slammer for over three years

Apr 18 2016 9:11am

Baker & McKenzie and Pinsent Masons reveal contrasting trainee retention rates

Bakers keeps most as Pinsents says farewell to half

Apr 15 2016 12:09pm

Legal charity launches new family law focused social welfare pupillage scheme

Special two-year fellowship that will see successful candidates split their time between Bar Pro Bono Unit and chambers

Apr 14 2016 10:32am