The social mobility scheme Pathways to Law is being widened to GCSE students, the Sutton Trust has announced. 

We speak to Paul Barker, a property litigator specialising in commercial property dispute resolution for over two decades, as well as a proud mentor to the co-chairs of Gowling WLG (UK) LLP’s OpenHouse network.

Kassia Lewis-DeBoos discusses her role as a global finance associate at leading law firm Paul Hastings, as well as her journey into the profession and the opportunities she’s had so far. Read this Meet the Lawyer profile to find out more!

Leading law firm Paul Hastings LLP has partnered with diversity platform Aspiring Solicitors to host its first London office mentoring scheme for university students from diverse backgrounds, following conversations about racial inequality in the legal profession.

City lawyers could be hit with job losses and stagnant or declining pay amid the harsh consequences of the financial year, according to The Times.  

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The Pegasus Access Scheme, a social mobility initiative for prospective barristers, is now open for applications.

Leading South East firm Cripps and London firm Pemberton Greenish will merge on 1 December to create a leading practice focusing on real estate, private wealth and growing businesses. The merged firm will be ranked in the top 70 of UK law firms with revenues of c£45 million and create a firm of 465 people, including 66 partners.

Penningtons Solicitors and Manches LLP have announced their merger, effective as of 14 October 2013.

Helen Lewis provides detailed information and advice on full-service firm Penningtons Manches Cooper’s application process and vacation scheme.

Penningtons Solicitors LLP has scored a spot in the top 25 companies for graduates to work for in a survey run by The Job Crowd.

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High-profile legal challenges against the government were denied legal aid funding after supposedly independent decision makers told government staff about the potentially embarrassing cases being brought against their bosses.