Category: News

Former London US law firm lawyer jailed for stalking neighbours  

Sentenced to 5.5 years and subjected to restraining orders

Dec 9 2024 10:09am
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City of London at sunset

UK legal sector turnover hits £44 billion

Law Society report shows 50% growth in decade

Dec 6 2024 8:45am
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People using social media on their mobile phones

The best social media posts of the week

A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Dec 6 2024 8:44am

BSB approves barrister apprenticeships for school leavers

Regulator endorses framework for new pathway to the bar

Dec 6 2024 8:44am
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Divorce solicitor with 44-years’ experience struck off after forging client’s signature 

Believed she was helping emotionally distressed client

Dec 4 2024 9:55am
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news SQE Hub

Regulator commissions independent review of SQE 

Will assess whether new pathway is on track to achieving its objectives

Dec 4 2024 6:43am
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Former Slaughter and May lawyer appointed Solicitor General 

MP Lucy Rigby lands top legal role

Dec 3 2024 7:37am
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Simmons & Simmons helps launch ‘whale rights law’

City lawyers support pro bono project to grant whales legal personhood

Dec 2 2024 7:49am
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Legal charity shares stories of people facing court alone in Christmas fundraising appeal

Support Through Court provides assistance to individuals navigating the legal system without legal representation

Nov 29 2024 8:53am
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Math lady meme

Financial Times estimates Slaughter and May profit per equity partner to be £4 million

Highest ever figure touted for secretive elite firm

Nov 28 2024 12:32pm
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Irwin Mitchell's Jen Shipley

Law ‘SuperInfluencer’ Jen Shipley’s LinkedIn posts worth £300k, marketing guru claims

D&I advocate Justin Farance social media clout valued at nearly £200k

Nov 28 2024 8:53am
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news SQE Hub

SQE2 pass rate dips slightly to 74%

Over 900 students sat latest exams

Nov 27 2024 8:01am
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Supreme Court

What is a woman? Supreme Court hears landmark legal case

Top judges hear case on whether trans women can be considered female under Equality Act

Nov 26 2024 2:09pm