Timepiece dilemma In our latest Career Conundrum, a law graduate worries that their pricey watch might make the wrong impression during upcoming vacation schemes. “Hi LC. Please don’t name me. I inherited a nice watch from my grandfather (a gold…
Worked unqualified for three weeks The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has barred a law graduate from working in legal practice without its prior approval, after she spent several weeks working as a solicitor despite not being admitted to the roll….
Apply now The Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) has launched this year’s mentorship scheme for underrepresented groups, with a record 26 leading commercial chambers involved. This year, COMBAR’s programme offers around 250 aspiring barristers the chance to receive up to five…
Fund further growth Nnamdi Emelifeonwu, and Feargus MacDaeid Two former Magic Circle lawyers have raised $30 million (£22 million) to fund their AI-powered legal tech company. Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus MacDaeid — who worked together at Freshfields London office until…
Barrister and solicitor escape contempt proceedings The High Court has issued a stern warning to the legal profession after examining two cases involving “fake” citations, suggesting in its judgment that senior lawyers may bear some responsibility for junior colleagues’ misuse…
Former PM takes consultancy role at global giant Former Prime Minister David Cameron has joined DLA Piper as a consultant, following reports last month that he was in discussions about a possible role at the global law firm. Cameron served…
‘Very early stage’ Southern England law firms Cripps and Michelmores are in the very early stages of merger talks which, if successful, would create a new legal firm with an annual revenue of around £100 million. Cripps, which has offices…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend High court tells UK lawyers to stop misuse of AI after fake case-law citations [The Guardian] Top lawyer ‘preyed on young women entering law’ [Channel 4 News] Trans…
Rises in regions too CMS has increased the salaries of its newly qualified (NQ) lawyers in London to £120,000, with regional offices and those in Scotland also seeing salary rises. Reaching the £120,000 mark represents an increase of just under…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more I have Peppa pig to thank for my training contract [Becca Horley on LinkedIn] Boss: “it’ll be easier for us to discuss on a quick call” Me: [Henry Nelson-Case on LinkedIn] Ok…