‘Outstanding’ students may secure permanent role Simmons & Simmons has launched what it says is a first-of-its-kind dedicated AI law internship, aimed at aspiring lawyers and students with a strong…
‘Disappointing’ says social mobility charity The upper ranks of the judiciary remain overwhelmingly dominated by those who attended private schools or Oxbridge unis, according to new research by the social…
Reported to regulator A barrister has been referred to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) after citing a non-existent case generated by ChatGPT in immigration tribunal proceedings, later arguing he was…
Firm says goals come as others scale back D&I efforts Mishcon de Reya has set a series of new diversity targets to be met by 2027, including for its future…
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Wore a crown too Kirkland & Ellis partner Joshua Sussberg — image via 9fin A restructuring partner at US giant Kirkland & Ellis has had his ear pierced in court…
Net profit up 25% Burges Salmon is rewarding all of its staff with a 5% bonus following another year of solid growth. The Bristol-headquartered firm saw turnover rise 9% to…
‘Keep pace with a fast-changing legal market,’ MC firm says Manchester Freshfields is set to cut the number of paralegals in its legal support hub in Manchester, it has emerged.…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend How a former junior lawyer created a $5bn AI legal start-up (£) Court room or soap opera? Employment…
New pilot will see offenders complete remote video check-ins Offenders could soon be answering to artificial intelligence (AI) as the government pilots new tech designed to prevent crimes before they…
About to start TC In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be trainee solicitor asks whether it’s acceptable for men to wear earrings in the office. “I recently saw your last…
Irish arm integrated into firm’s European network Dublin, Ireland Eversheds Sutherland has announced a new Irish practice, after merger talks with between Eversheds Ireland and Irish outfit William Fry reached…
Jailed for 10 years A former employee of global law firm Dentons has been banned from the legal profession after being convicted of drug smuggling in the United Arab Emirates.…
Lawhive acquires conveyance specialist An AI powered lawtech company backed by Google has acquired a UK law firm, in what is thought to be a first for the country’s legal…
Dishonesty allegation dropped A managing partner has been suspended from practice for 12 months after he admitted backdating a client-care letter in order to make a file “look as good…