Exclusive: Law school giant says guidance refers to ‘controllable behaviours’ BPP University Law School has said it will review its guidance advising students to avoid physical tics during advocacy assessments, clarifying that the advice refers to controllable behaviours and not…
Brad Karp defends deal with US president as Skadden junior lawyer resigns in protest over D&I attack Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp The chair of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (Paul Weiss) has defended the firm’s controversial agreement with…
Rapper will join ex-Supreme Justice Lady Arden Stormzy image: Credit Wikicommons/Henry W. Laurisch The University of Cambridge has announced its nominees for honorary degrees, with rapper Stormzy and former Supreme Court Justice Lady Arden both set to receive honorary doctorates…
How to become a KC, courtesy of soon-to-be KC Ruth Hughes So, you’ve seen that someone from 2015 call is becoming a KC. You’ve decided to take the plunge—either now or some years down the road. 2025 applications are open…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Paul Weiss chair says Trump executive order could have destroyed law firm [Financial Times] (£) Law firms are private equity’s next target in the hunt for deals [The…
BigLaw backs down Donald Trump has withdrawn an executive order targeting US law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (Paul, Weiss) after the firm agreed to provide $40 million (£31 million) in free legal services to support the administration’s…
Workwear dilemma for TC hopeful In our latest Career Conundrum, a law student wants your advice on what to wear to a law firm assessment centre. “Hey! I’ve just secured an assessment centre at a law firm (eek!), and I’m…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Big Law Phrases Decoded. Trainees, brace yourselves. [Egbe Manton on LinkedIn] Musings from a paralegal looking for his next job role [Laurence Carroll on LinkedIn] Kirkland associates right now [Alex Su on…
The penalty concerns £4 million in payments from 2022 Moscow, Russia Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has been hit with a £465,000 fine after its Moscow office breached UK sanctions by making payments to Russian banks subject to asset freezes. The…
‘I recognise how difficult it is for complainants to come forward’, says chair Barbara Mills KC The chair of the Bar Council has urged members of the profession to report inappropriate behaviour, following the disbarment of high-profile criminal barrister Jo…