Category: News

Pinsent Masons partner lands top role at Oxford Uni
Lawyer David Isaac elected provost of Worcester College

Research: Nearly three quarters of Brits believe mainstream media ‘misreports’ the law
Over half think the Supreme Court tried to block Brexit and 'defy the will of the people'

West Ham signing reveals law firm ownership ambitions
Mayumi 'Maz' Pacheco graduated from Sheffield Uni this summer, just days after joining the Hammers

Akin Gump drops A-Level requirement in diversity push
MoneyLaw training contract more attainable?

Skadden funds immigration law training contract in Manchester
US law firm's London office teams up with Legal Education Foundation

Majority of legal workers say working from home has improved their work-life balance
Almost half are 'dreading going back to the workplace'

Home Office deletes ‘activist’ tweet amid complaints about ‘loudmouthed lawyers’ on social media
Post had been condemned by the department's top civil servant

Gruntasnorus Poo Face! Glasgow Uni law prof in Zoom name blunder
Blames 11-year-old daughter

Ashurst keeps 18 out of 20 NQ solicitors
90% autumn score

Legal Twitterati outrage over Home Office’s ‘activist lawyer’ tweet
The Secret Barrister changed their handle to 'The Secret Activist Lawyer (AKA Barrister)' in response

Reed Smith cuts London lawyer roles in wake of pandemic
13 associates and six support staff redundant following review

Dechert boosts London NQ solicitor pay to £120,000
Despite COVID

Lord Stephens appointed Supreme Court judge
Replaces Lord Kerr who retires next month

Burges Salmon records 97% trainee retention score
29 out of 30

Majority of legal workers expect a pay rise within next year, study finds
One fifth feel confident in securing a promotion despite coronavirus effect on economy

De Montfort Uni’s mock courtroom to host new TV sports show starring ex-footballer Steve Claridge as a judge
Producer says he'll consider involving DMU law students in the future

Work remotely up to 50% of the time, Linklaters tells lawyers
Magic circle player to embrace WFH life post-COVID

Revealed: The non-law careers law students are considering
Legal Cheek exclusive research shows most want to work in business, consulting and management or the public sector upon graduating

Linklaters rounds off magic circle retention season with 46 trainees staying on
One on fixed-term contract

Stephenson Harwood retains 11 out of 12 trainees in London
Three on fixed-term deals