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

COVID-19: Clifford Chance summer vacation scheme goes virtual
New online offering to feature networking sessions, cooking and yoga classes too

Magic circle firms reveal gender pay gap results
As government confirms reporting requirements scrapped in light of COVID-19 outbreak

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

Newly qualified solicitor struck off over lost work briefcase
Junior lawyer's fate was sealed when she lied to colleagues about the incident

Open University law student wins battle against police over car seizure
Officers failed to comply with regulations, investigation finds

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

London’s Ely Place Chambers to close after 20 years
Some barristers mull launching 'virtual' set

30% of pupillage places in limbo, COVID-19 survey finds
Barrister hopefuls face anxious wait

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

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

LSE law student drafts ‘Zoom Class Act 2020’ as lectures go online
Hung on her bedroom door

Law school giants announce SQE speakers for LegalEdCon 2020
Conference goes virtual, taking place as scheduled on Thursday 14 May

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

Drunk deputy head of chambers headbutted junior female colleague outside Calvin Klein underwear store
Details of assault conviction for suspended Rashid Ahmed now revealed

Get supermarket staff to witness your legal docs during lockdown, says law firm
Does COVID-19 advice miss the mark?

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

Private school kids continue to dominate corporate law
'Much more work to be done', says SRA chief

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

Vlogging magic circle trainee reflects on life in lockdown
‘I’ve lost freedom, structure and purpose’