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Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

US lawyer made to write out lines by judge for ‘reprehensible’ behaviour during trial
'I shall not engage in conduct intended to disrupt a tribunal'

Struck off lawyer suspended by bar tribunal
Aurang Khattak removed from solicitors profession -- but return to the bar remains open

From partner to pizzeria: ex-Clifford Chance lawyer opens up on life as restaurateur
Katrina Allison moved to Cumbria aged 46 after tiring of commercial litigation

‘I’ve got first year scheme offers from A&O, HSF and Slaughters — which should I pick?’
They all run on the same dates

12 memes every law student can instantly relate to
We've reached 40,000 Instagram followers ?

Wannabe Keir Starmers can live in his old student house in Leeds with two other law students
Recreate likely Labour leader-to-be’s university life

Deloitte teams up with PhD tech students to solve ‘future problems’ in the legal sector
Tackle areas ripe for development including AI and blockchain

Over half of female lawyers have experienced or witnessed sexism at work
But 46% fail to report over fears it would negatively impact their careers, new research reveals

LPC pass rates nosedive as report reveals one law school where just 29% of students made the grade
While achievement gap between white and ethnic minority students remains large

Quinn Emanuel follows Freshfields in ditching ‘Dear Sirs’ from lawyers’ emails
'The idea is to show that we take gender seriously', says US firm

Nearing the end of your TC? This is how to secure an NQ position
Magic circle lawyer turned career guru Husnara Begum offers up her nine top tips to making a smooth transition from rookie to junior associate
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

70% of lawyers worry about letting their bosses down
Many also fret over lack of genuine workmates, new research finds

Ropes & Gray bumps London NQ pay to £130,000 as it confirms spring retention score
Keeps two out of three NQs

Linklaters to relocate London HQ
Two minute walk from current Silk Street site

Four new speakers announced for LegalEdCon London 2020
Quartet add to the array of different perspectives represented at Legal Cheek’s 14 May Future of Legal Education and Training Conference

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

ULaw reveals first details of SQE prep course and masters options
Update comes as law school giant ranks number one for LLB acceptances

Cabinet reshuffle: Attorney General Geoffrey Cox gets the sack
Barrister resigns 'at the PM's request'