New look underscores commitment to ‘creating advantage for clients’, says MC firm Clifford Chance has unveiled a refreshed brand, in a move the Magic Circle firm says underscores its commitment to “creating advantage for clients”. This is the firm’s first…
Sparks debate on LinkedIn A solicitor has sparked debate online after appearing to suggest there might be a need for a club exclusively for lawyers who attended private school. Posting on LinkedIn, employment law specialist Elliot Hammer said he is…
How demanding is life at your dream firm? Behind the swish offices and six-figure salaries, many junior lawyers at top UK firms are working seriously long hours. Exclusive new data from Legal Cheek, based on anonymous responses from over 2,000…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend No-win, no-fee offers could be banned over hidden legal costs [The Times] (£) Judge admits using AI in court judgment to make sense of complicated tax arguments ‘in…
Inês Pinheiro reveals how the pressure of securing a training contract and tackling the SQE led to burnout Inês Pinheiro A DLA Piper trainee has shared on LinkedIn why she decided to leave her training contract after one month. Legal…
Targeting Magic and Silver Circle firms In our latest Career Conundrum, an aspiring lawyer wants to know whether their 2:2 from Cambridge — with mitigating circumstances — is enough to help them secure a training contract at a top City…
‘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 interest in technology. The two-week programme will place interns in…
‘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 mobility charity Sutton Trust. Its latest Elitist Britain 2025 report…
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 himself “a victim” of the AI technology. Muhammad Mujeebur Rahman…
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 trainees. The London law firm aims for at least 55%…