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5 times the Johnson government complained about ‘lefty lawyers’
Lawyer-bashing long a staple of No.10 rhetoric
Ex-White & Case lawyer secures funding for virtual law firm
Cash injection courtesy of entrepreneurs group
Top 10 places for Leeds, Queen’s Belfast and Warwick in latest law school rankings
Russell Group unis secure all but one of the top 20 spots
Virtual student event TODAY: How the SQE can help a broader range of students qualify as solicitors — with BPP
Thursday 16 June, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
A former City partner’s guide to navigating the training contract application process
With interview season just around the corner, former NRF lawyer Nick Clayson offers up his top tips and advice to those seeking to enter the profession
Virtual student event THIS WEEK: How inclusive is the SQE? — with BPP
Thursday 16 June, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
Kingston and York uni grads triumph in 4 Pump Court’s inaugural Pride Moot
Four finalists secure mini-pupillages at London commercial set, with winning team also receiving £500
Unqualified advocates are allowed to appear in court, judge rules
HHJ Backhouse calls for greater guidance as she dismisses challenge to County Court advocate's right of audience
Ex-City comms chief launches pro bono project for non-lawyers
Non-profit Fifth Day is encouraging business professionals from across the legal sector to donate their time and skills
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Virtual student event THIS WEEK: ESG and the law — with Clifford Chance, CMS, Hogan Lovells, Burges Salmon and ULaw
Wednesday 15 June, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
Don’t disrupt associates’ holidays, Mayer Brown London boss tells partners
Unless it's a major emergency 🚨
Irwin Mitchell looks to power all offices using renewable energy within three years
National outfit latest to set green goals
Ashurst bumps trainee solicitor pay to £55k
Year one rookies now on £50k
Bar Council revamps Pupillage Gateway
Changes will improve process for both applicants and chambers, says bar body
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
‘What should I wear for my summer vac scheme?’
I’ve heard dress codes are more relaxed now but is that actually true?
BCLP launches ‘European vac scheme’ for aspiring lawyers studying English and French law
Open to students studying double degree with Queen Mary and Paris 1 universities
Mishcon shelves floatation plans
London firm blames 'market conditions'
Johnny Depp’s lawyer bags partner promotion following Heard trial win
Camille Vasquez joins US firm Brown Rudnick’s partnership
Applications now open for The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair
Leading law firms return on 8 September for UK’s biggest legal careers event