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Womble Bond aims to run all offices on renewable energy by 2026
International law firm latest to set net zero target 🍃

College of Legal Practice strikes SQE training deal with Solent Law School
Tie-up will see super-exam prep offered as optional LLB module

From The Gherkin to Gotham: Kirkland & Ellis to leave iconic London home after 15 years
US titan strikes deal on new 'Gotham City' skyscraper

5 reasons school leavers should consider a solicitor apprenticeship
Current apprentice Jessica Lee debunks some common misconceptions

Virtual student event TODAY: The world after the pandemic — with Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Tuesday 12 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually

Paul Hastings launches year-long legal innovation internship
Tie-up with Queen Mary University

County Court advocate is a ‘worker’, says employment tribunal
Ruling could give rights to hundreds of law grads working as unqualified advocates

Top City firms join forces to launch legal ops grad scheme
Intensive four-week course designed in partnership with ULaw

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

‘Is it acceptable to take all my annual leave as a trainee?’
One Legal Cheek reader seeks guidance on holiday etiquette

What to expect when you meet a wannabe lawyer — some Medieval advice
Freshers be wary

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

The Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair 2021
Saturday 9 October, 10am to 1pm

Former Eversheds trainee accused of raping law student at house party
Ex-rookie solicitor, who was suspended following his arrest, also on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a second woman at same gathering

Osborne Clarke to mentor disadvantaged school kids in social mobility push
Lawyers will provide CV and interview support as well as offer career insights as part of new partnership with three secondary schools

Virtual student event TODAY: The green energy revolution — with CMS
Thursday 7 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually

‘Cruella de Vil QC’ hits back at Boris Johnson after PM takes pop in conference speech
Prime Minister's 'frivolous speech' ignored 'serious issues' in justice system, says blogging barrister Matthew Scott

Law Society calls on government to fund SQE loans as over 1,000 students enrol for first exam
New route likely to cost more than £20k, professional body warns

Trainee solicitor pay reaches £62.5k in the City
Davis Polk tops rookie remuneration table