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Oct 12 2018 8:36am
MeToo Lawyers Baker McKenzie

Review reveals ‘shortcomings’ in Baker McKenzie’s handling of sex assault allegation

The victim reportedly received a payout and entered into a confidentiality agreement

Oct 11 2018 4:24pm

Reed Smith keeps 10 out of 13 autumn NQs

As applications for TCs at the international outfit soar by 54%

Oct 11 2018 12:06pm

Gay cake judgment: Human rights barrister explains what you need to know about today’s big decision

Bakery's refusal to make same-sex marriage cake is NOT discriminatory, rules Supreme Court

Oct 10 2018 12:28pm
Mental wellbeing lawyers solicitors students law

8 City law firms pledge to improve lawyer wellbeing

On World Mental Health Day

Oct 10 2018 8:44am
Law firm office

IBA Conference: Law firms’ offices need to take account of millennials’ priorities, says top architect

Successful spaces will be designed to offer 'lifestyle' not just a place to work

Oct 9 2018 1:03pm
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The 2019 Chambers Most List goes live

Expanded careers guide now feature 50 sets — each with a Legal Cheek View and Insider Scorecard rankings

Oct 9 2018 10:05am
Ashurst lawyers retention rate City

Ashurst keeps 19 out of 21 qualifying trainees

Autumn retention score of 90%

Oct 9 2018 9:03am
IBA Conference lawyers solicitors barristers

Lawyers discuss stolen ruby slippers, Van Gogh and Boy George’s Christian icon as IBA Conference kicks off in Rome

Six thousand descend on Italian capital for week-long law 'mingle-athon'

Oct 8 2018 1:52pm

Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Oct 8 2018 8:13am
Artificial intelligence AI technology tech lawyers solicitors robot

SRA awarded £700,000 to fund ‘robolawyer’ projects

Taxpayers' cash will help support AI innovations within the legal services sector

Oct 5 2018 1:19pm
Justice courts lawyers

Free Representation Unit teams up with The Secret Barrister in new CrowdJustice appeal

Blogging heavyweight becomes legal charity's first anonymous patron

Oct 5 2018 10:24am
VR BCLP lawyers

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner gives law students a taste of trainee life with virtual reality goggles

It's not the first time a City law firm has embraced headset-style tech

Oct 5 2018 9:16am