Tag: United Kingdom
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Solicitor apprenticeships, graduate solicitor apprenticeships and training contracts: what’s the difference?
Legal Cheek explains… With more avenues opening up into a career in the legal industry, questions likely abound about the various options available to gain… Read More
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Tim Farron: ‘The Church must keep its doors open to asylum seekers who find Christ’
I’m sure you share my horror at the dreadful corrosive substance attack last week on a woman and her two young children. Our prayers remain… Read More
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‘How did everyone find the SQE?’
One solicitor hopeful says they feel ‘pretty deflated’ In the latest instalment in our Career Conundrums series, an aspiring solicitor is concerned they may not… Read More
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Ditching £28bn green pledge is Labour’s ‘most stupid decision’, says Blair-era adviser
Keir Starmer dropping his flagship £28 billion green investment pledge would be the “most stupid decision the Labour Party has made”, a former adviser to… Read More
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Ex-Magic Circle lawyer cleared of insider trading
Brother’s trial continues A former Clifford Chance lawyer has been cleared of insider trading and fraud, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed. Suhail Zina… Read More
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Gordon Brown says welfare state has been ‘systematically shredded’ over last decade
The government has neglected to tackle “obscene” levels of destitution, Gordon Brown has said. He argued Conservative ministers have “systematically shredded” the social security system… Read More
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PMQs verdict: Rishi Sunak lost with a single, crass quip
In an otherwise low-energy session, Rishi Sunak lost prime minister’s questions today with a single, ill-judged quip. As the party leaders tussled over their chosen… Read More
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Shoosmiths to recruit solicitor apprentices for the first time
Roles open in Birmingham Shoosmiths has added to the growing list of law firms embracing solicitor apprenticeships, opening up four positions to begin in September… Read More
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Conservative MP warns party faces ‘oblivion’ if it continues ‘right wing approach’
A Conservative MP has warned that his party “will move into oblivion” if it continues on a “right wing approach”. Tobias Ellwood, a former minister… Read More
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Young barristers report lower levels of overall wellbeing
Crime and family worst by practice area Young barristers have reported experiencing “lower levels of overall wellbeing” compared to their more senior colleagues. The Bar… Read More