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The law firm of Foot Anstey has now launched a novel scheme regarding vacation for the aspiring lawyers who belong from the under-represented minority ethnic and Black backgrounds.  The programme which has been given the name “Achieve” is going to see all of the candidates spend one week in discovering what life is going to …

Law Firm Foot Anstey Launches A Vacation Scheme For The BME Students Who Are Not Well Represented Read More »

A renowned lawyer sued Sainsbury for a total of £25,000 – claiming that their store’s security guard had wrongly accused him of shoplifting.  London based solicitor of the name Andrew Jonathan Milne demanded compensation for the defamation of his character amidst a crowd of onlookers.  He claimed that the security guard told him: “You are …

Renowned Lawyer Sues Sainsbury After He Gets Wrongly Accused Of Shoplifting At Their Store Read More »

The theme for this year’s Black History Month is “Saluting Our Sisters”. This is the time when we need to reflect and also celebrate the various achievements of Black Women throughout history.  The time presents itself as an crucial opportunity for us to be able to recognize and appreciate the resilience, fighting and unwavering spirit …

This Black History Month Highlights The Need For Empowering Our Sisters Read More »

If you are thinking that law firms are all about big bucks, fancy offices, and dressed-up personalities across the UK’s top law firms. Then you are not 100% correct. An anonymous survey with over 2,000 trainees and junior lawyers, revealed insight into the working patterns and working hours of top leading law firms.  Last year …

Revealed: Law firms’ average start and finish times 2023-24 Read More »

Graduates have to complete two years in 4 sets, six months per seat rotation. Before choosing the last seat or track you have to complete the last 18 months’ seats. This scheme does not fulfill the qualification of a solicitor. These seats will be divided into groups between 3 broad areas. These areas are: 1) …

Slaughter And May Launches Business Services Grad Scheme  Read More »

Right now the rate of 12-month-long pupillages awards is £20,703 in London and for those who complete their on-the-job training out of London is £18,884. From January the next month, the 12-month pupillages awards rates will be £23,078 in London and £21,060 outside of London.  The Bar Standards Board said that for those who need …

Minimum Pupillage Award Rises To £23,078 In London And £21,060 Elsewhere Read More »

According to Chancery Lane  London is going to beat its powerful competitors New York, Singapore, and Hong Kong since it became the capital of the “Most attractive centre” in the commercial field.  The reports also stated that the go-to choice of the London Commercial Court became popular because many international companies want to perform as …

London Go-to Destination For Commercial Disputes, Report Finds Read More »