Category: News

Top City firms freeze junior lawyer pay in response to virus pandemic

HSF, Freshfields and A&O among outfits to introduce belt-tightening measures

Apr 8 2020 9:23am

COVID-19: Clifford Chance summer vacation scheme goes virtual

New online offering to feature networking sessions, cooking and yoga classes too

Apr 7 2020 4:53pm

Magic circle firms reveal gender pay gap results

As government confirms reporting requirements scrapped in light of COVID-19 outbreak

Apr 7 2020 12:02pm

Coronavirus has got nothing on the 2008 financial crisis, says ex-Clifford Chance boss

Tony Williams reckons the pandemic is less of a threat to law firms than the crash

Apr 7 2020 9:18am

Newly qualified solicitor struck off over lost work briefcase

Junior lawyer's fate was sealed when she lied to colleagues about the incident

Apr 6 2020 2:26pm

Open University law student wins battle against police over car seizure

Officers failed to comply with regulations, investigation finds

Apr 6 2020 12:00pm

Lawyers lead country as Raab steps in for hospitalised PM and Starmer wins Labour crown

Ex-Links associate and Doughty Street barrister in the spotlight

Apr 6 2020 11:07am

London’s Ely Place Chambers to close after 20 years

Some barristers mull launching 'virtual' set

Apr 3 2020 3:19pm

30% of pupillage places in limbo, COVID-19 survey finds

Barrister hopefuls face anxious wait

Apr 3 2020 10:34am

Norton Rose Fulbright asks lawyers to work four-day week in response to virus crisis

Global giant adopted similar measures during 2008-9 financial crisis

Apr 2 2020 7:55pm

Former Attorney General records children’s bedtime story while in lockdown

Soothe your little ones to sleep with the distinctive dulcet tones of Geoffrey Cox QC

Apr 2 2020 12:06pm

Law school giants announce SQE speakers for LegalEdCon 2020

Conference goes virtual, taking place as scheduled on Thursday 14 May

Apr 2 2020 10:21am

Cambridge Uni law students express ‘serious concern’ over COVID-19 exam plans

Some undergrads won't be given formal 2:2, 2:1 and first classifications under current proposals

Apr 1 2020 3:40pm

Drunk deputy head of chambers headbutted junior female colleague outside Calvin Klein underwear store

Details of assault conviction for suspended Rashid Ahmed now revealed

Apr 1 2020 11:14am

Exclusive: Bat appreciation group threatens legal action over COVID-19 source claims

Online assertions based on evidence that isn't 'ultra-sound', claims group's chairman

Apr 1 2020 9:02am

Private school kids continue to dominate corporate law

'Much more work to be done', says SRA chief

Mar 31 2020 11:50am

Remote hearings resource hub launches in wake of virus pandemic

Richard Susskind-led platform comes as lawyers turn to tech to keep justice system functioning

Mar 31 2020 10:26am

Vlogging magic circle trainee reflects on life in lockdown

‘I’ve lost freedom, structure and purpose’

Mar 31 2020 9:35am