Ouch A law graduate’s bid to sue his employers took an unexpected turn as the judge delivered a sharp rebuke over his conduct during the case. The graduate, who was then employed by Australia’s Department of Employment and Workplace Relations,…
100k+ steams on Spotify Mega Happy: Patrick Foster (left) and Austin O’Neill (right) An RPC trainee is striking a unique balance between insurance law and indie music, juggling billable hours by day and band sessions by night as he navigates…
Partner in the firm’s global disputes practice Alex Chalk, ex Lord Chancellor The former Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk has been hired by Jones Day as a partner in the US firm’s London office. Jones Day announced Chalk has rejoined the…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Criminal courts risk crisis as barristers lured away by huge corporate pay [The Telegraph] (£) British barrister advised Bangladesh regime on gagging journalists [The Times] (£) Prince Harry…
Focus on functioning legal knowledge The regulator is inviting all stakeholders, including students, to provide feedback on the Functional Legal Knowledge (FLK) elements of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) as part of its annual review. he aim of the review…
18 months suspension and pupillage terminated A pupil barrister has been sanctioned for producing a skeleton argument during an internal assessment which had “striking similarities” to her supervisor’s own document. The rookie barrister was called to the bar in July…
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15 lawyer roles in real estate practice CMS is reportedly cutting up to 15 roles in its real estate transactions practice in London. This marks the second round of redundancies at the global law firm in just over a year….
ChatGPT not an option Those looking to secure a pupillage in the current round of applications won’t be able to make use of new tech, with the Bar Council outlawing the use of generative AI. Prospective barristers who apply for…
