Jemma Slingo
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NewsA&O re-elects senior partner for second term
Wim Dejonghe, who took over as senior partner in 2016, thanked partners for their continued trust.
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Don’t expect pyrotechnics: LCJ on Braverman appointment
Lord Burnett of Maldon welcomes new attorney general saying talk of constitutional conflict has been overblown.
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'It is a privilege': Braverman sworn in as attorney general
Restoring faith in the criminal justice system is a ‘top priority’.
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Law school opens up on pass rate despite tight-lipped SRA
City breaks ranks with other providers over success rate of students taking Legal Practice Course.
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Justice Week: Super-regulator indicates shift of focus
The Legal Services Board outlines its new priorities following biggest ever legal needs survey.
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Family judges to take online sexual consent course
A judge was criticised earlier this year for displaying ‘obsolescent’ and ‘outdated’ views on rape.
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SRA urged to reveal law school scores
Regulatory body refuses to disclose pass rates after finding huge discrepancies in performance.
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Going global: law school offers Chinese course in response to City demand
Durham University has hired seven academics from mainland China and Hong Kong to teach undergraduates and masters students.
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Bar suspends lawyer who was struck off by SDT
Aurang Khattak was struck off the roll of solicitors in 2012 following repeated breaches of the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.
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Appeal court ruling gives guidance on solicitor-client costs disputes
Client alleged litigation outfit's invoices showed ‘significant duplication between fee-earners’.
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Greater focus on race in A&O's global diversity drive
Magic circle firm appoints five diversity and inclusion partners.
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Deloitte pairs with PhD tech entrepreneurs
Big Four accountancy firm announces collaboration with Conception X, a scheme which helps students create technology start-ups.
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SRA finds huge discrepancy in law school pass rates
Unclear why pass rates for the Legal Practice Course range from 100% to under 30%, regulator says.
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Solicitor who overcharged clients and lied about bills struck off
Ieuan Michael Jones was found to have overcharged clients to keep the firm afloat and financially benefit.
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Crown court data being twisted to mask reality, claims criminal bar
Chair of the CBA, Caroline Goodwin QC, says trials are being listed as ‘mentions’ to avoid delays being recorded.
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Linklaters signs lease for new London HQ
The firm is moving to 20 Ropemaker Street, a new development which will be the tallest stone building constructed in London since St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Ropes & Gray boosts NQ salary to £130k
The Boston-headquartered outfit is now among the highest paying US firms with a London office.
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Inns training college sets high bar to stop students wasting money
'There are some people who go on bar courses having paid up to £20,000 who would never have stood a chance at passing'.
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Bar Council wellbeing schemes ignored by barristers
Just 12 reports of bullying and harassment have been filed on the ‘Talk to Spot’ smartphone app since it was introduced last year.
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ULaw unveils SQE course – but cannot say how much it will cost
Vice-chancellor says there are ‘still some gaps’ in its SQE preparatory course.
