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Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Exclusive research: Money, career building and burnout among top concerns for bar hopefuls
New Legal Cheek Bar Student Perceptions Report shines light on the issues that matter to aspiring barristers
‘How can I convince my firm to sign off my qualifying work experience?’
One paralegal asks for readers’ advice on the way forward
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Elton John introduced Prince Harry to celebrity barrister David Sherborne whilst on holiday in France
Top 5RB tenant represents Duke in alleged phone-hacking trial in High Court this week
Simmons & Simmons to cut business travel as part of green push
International outfit sets emissions reduction targets
10 dos and don’ts this summer vac scheme season
From self-control on socials to planning your route to the office; Legal Cheek is here to help
UK-India agreement brings ‘huge opportunities’ for lawyers
Formally signed this week
SRA releases first review into SQE ethnicity attainment gap
Career barriers can have a 'knock-on' effect in candidates' performance
Clifford Chance ramps up US presence with Texas launch
Magic Circle outfit now has three offices in America 🇺🇸
Barrister, 34, becomes youngest ever minority ethnic Crown Court judge
Ayesha Smart hopes appointment will dispel myth that 'judges have to be more senior, come from a privileged background or gone to Oxbridge'
Future pupil barrister ‘overwhelmed’ by crowdfunding success
Lewis Dean raises over ten grand towards bar course
Top lawyer goes public with decision to walk away from ‘BigLaw partnership’ offers
'I am stepping off the hamster wheel,' writes Eli Albrecht in viral LinkedIn post
Osborne Clarke unveils 2040 net-zero target
Green goal backed by science
Trainee qualification season: what to think about when switching firms
City lawyer Sana Shafi shares advice with final seat trainees nearing the end of their training contracts
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Exclusive: Freshfields increases number of training contracts to 100
Magic Circle firm becomes joint-second largest provider following London office growth
‘Are my hopes of a career at the commercial bar just a pipe dream?’
I’ve been seduced by the CVs of incoming pupils and I know mine does not exactly shine in comparison, says a reader requiring advice
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Fieldfisher launches in Austria
Opportunity for UK juniors to spend time in Vienna as part of their professional development
ITV calls on top Blackstone barrister to investigate Schofield affair
Jane Mulcahy KC will review the network's records and consider whether its current policies need to change