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International law firm Eversheds is in talks to merge with US firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan.
Several firms have agreed to provide new homes for as many of Dewey & LeBoeuf's current and future trainees as possible, following the US firm's much-publicised collapse - though the number of trainees without new firms remains unknown.
A decision by the Bar Standards Board on an unfunded pupillage has been upheld by the Bar's appellate body, the Inns of Court.
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In 2024, Middle Temple awarded scholarships worth around £1.4 million, with more than £1.2 million of that going to Bar course students and £211,750 to GDL students.
The number of registered solicitors has fallen for the first time in 20 years, according to this year’s statistical report from the Law Society.
Nicholas Fluck has replaced Lucy Scott-Moncrieff as the Law Society's president.
The Bar Council’s placement week scheme was recognised at the Halsbury Legal Awards in London, winning the award for diversity and inclusion.
Statistics from the latest round of exam results show that more aspiring lawyers than ever are choosing the CILEx route into the profession.
The Supreme Court has refused to quash the introduction of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA), which assesses the competency of criminal barristers.
The Law Society has deemed it necessary to issue lawyers with advice regarding the use of social media.
Allen & Overy LLP has become the highest earning magic circle law firm in the City after overtaking long-term rival.
US firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP and global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright have both raised the salaries for their newly qualified (NQ) solicitors in London to £170,000 and £135,000, respectively.
ATLEU is a vibrant charity that provides legal representation to victims of trafficking and labour exploitation.
Results from the recent Law Society presidential election have been released, with news that commercial litigation partner Simon Davis of Clifford Chance is to become president in 2019.
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The Legal Education and Training Review has resolved to make ethics central to the legal profession following a well-attended symposium in Manchester, which focused on the emerging issues from the review.
