All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 51
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NewsCoronavirus: IBA postpones two Tokyo conferences
The inaugural Asia Pacific roundtable and the international financial law conference were due to start in Japan today.
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NewsChild’s play: unprepared 15-year-old scores half-marks in super-exam
The student, who is yet to sit her GCSEs, has ‘absolutely no knowledge’ of the law, according to her mother.
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NewsBeckwith to appeal SDT ruling
Solicitor for former Freshfields partner confirms grounds to appeal were filed last Wednesday.
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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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NewsDon’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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News'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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NewsLaw 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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NewsJustice 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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NewsFamily 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A judge was criticised earlier this year for displaying ‘obsolescent’ and ‘outdated’ views on rape.
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NewsSRA urged to reveal law school scores
Regulatory body refuses to disclose pass rates after finding huge discrepancies in performance.
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NewsGoing 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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NewsAppeal 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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NewsGreater focus on race in A&O's global diversity drive
Magic circle firm appoints five diversity and inclusion partners.
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NewsDeloitte 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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NewsSRA 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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NewsCrown 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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NewsLinklaters 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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NewsRopes & 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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NewsInns 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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NewsBar 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.