The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more ‘I gave some controversial advice last week ’ In Law School? Write running notes. Unusual and cool things in law firm offices…
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Salary squeeze: What are City law firms really paying their junior lawyers? – Legal Cheek
OPEN THREAD It has been another summer of sizeable pay rises across the City for newly qualified (NQ) solicitors. But the often unseen effect of these headline-grabbing uplifts is pay…
Interactive website lets public play judge in real criminal cases – Legal Cheek
New initiative launched by Sentencing Council A new interactive website has been launched that allows member of the public to hand down their own sentences in real criminal cases. ‘You…
Trainee retention rates: Freshfields and Slaughters post 86% and 84% results – Legal Cheek
37 of 43 and 36 of 43 Freshfields and Slaughter and May have posted strong autumn trainee retention scores of 86% and 84% respectively. This makes Freshfields the top performer…
London Borough of Hackney reprimanded following cyber-attack – ICO News
We have issued the London Borough of Hackney with a reprimand following a cyber-attack in 2020 that led to hackers gaining access to and encrypting 440,000 files, affecting at least…
Partner profits rise at Ashurst and Clydes as more firms release financials – Legal Cheek
Hill Dickinson and CRS post strong numbers too The trend of law firms posting positive financial results continues, as both Ashurst and Clyde & Co report an increase in partner…
It’s a small world after all – Law Gazette – Features
The ‘fuller life experience’ of qualifying with a small firm is a solid foundation for a fulfilling career. How well do new paths to qualification support that? Catherine Baksi reports.…
Clifford Chance posts 75% trainee retention score – Legal Cheek
42 of 56 Clifford Chance’s London office Clifford Chance has posted an autumn trainee retention score of 75% with 42 of its 56 final-seat trainees staying on with the firm.…
Historic firsts mark swearing-in of new Lord Chancellor – Legal Cheek
Shabana Mahmood swore oath on the Qur’an in ceremony conducted by Lady Chief Justice The Lady Chief Justice, the Lord Chancellor and Attorney General – Credit: Ministry of Justice It…
London in the stocks – Law Gazette – Features
London’s stock exchange was once the epicentre of City life. Now lawyers report a ‘malaise’ that is hard to shake, reports Maria Shahid. Will a much-heralded overhaul of the listing…
Linklaters takes top spot in latest Stonewall rankings – Legal Cheek
12 law firms recognised for D&I efforts A raft of law firms have been recognised for their efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, with Linklaters taking the…
Travers pushes NQ lawyer pay to £120k – Legal Cheek
Rises for trainees too Travers Smith has become the latest City law firm to increase the salaries of its newly qualified (NQ) associates, aiming to keep pace with similar raises…
Information Commissioner calls for water companies to be crystal clear with public over sewage pollution – ICO News
Water companies must put transparency first if they want to rebuild public trust, we have warned. – Read More
Decisions and interventions – Law Gazette – Features
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal) – Read More
Costs risks of pleading fraud or dishonesty – Law Gazette – Features
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