‘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%…
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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 after promising to do so if he could find a…
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 £178 million in the year to 30 April 2025, while…
‘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 Magic Circle law firm said the job cuts were…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend How a former junior lawyer created a $5bn AI legal start-up [Financial Times] (£) Court room or soap opera? Employment tribunals aren’t as boring as they sound [The…
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 are even committed. Under the scheme, offenders will be required…