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City grad recruiters slam academic’s claim that law firm diversity schemes are just for show
Dr Louise Ashley says schemes offer only 'illusion of change', but new entry level hiring practices tell a different story
Legal Twitter reveals its craziest law firm merch
NRF ping pong balls? Or perhaps an Irwin Mitchell unicorn?
Supreme Court unveils ‘Courtney’ the bear as justices arrive in Manchester
Top judges to hear three cases in the northwest this week
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
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Baker McKenzie Belgium managing partner departs firm following review into racism claims
Firm looks to assemble new management team and takes 'appropriate action' in relation to other staff
Shearman and Hogan Lovells end merger talks
'A combination at this time is not in the best interest of either firm,' say duo
ULaw strikes SQE tie-up with Royal Holloway
Law school giant to deliver a range of post grad courses on uni's campus
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
‘I f****** hate Constitutional Law’, says Kim Kardashian
Shares study update on Insta
US outfit Cravath set to offer English legal services for first time
Reportedly recruits lawyers from Shearman
Law Society to trial regional admission ceremonies for solicitors qualifying outside London
First one later this year
Garden Court barrister arrested after climbing tree to stop felling
Paul Powlesland documented the incident on Twitter
Legal aid: Law Society seeks permission to challenge government in High Court
Row over fees looks set to escalate
Hogan Lovells keeps 19 out of 20 NQs
Two on fixed-term deals
ChatGPT no match for high street solicitors, research finds
But surprisingly good at drafting contacts
Supreme Court justices prepare to hear three big cases in Manchester
Foul water, equality act and more
Legal Cheek future trainees share training contract interview tips
As application season closes we help aspiring lawyers ace the next step of the process
A&O keeps 34 of 39 spring NQ solicitors
All permanent contracts