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The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), Part 1 is to contain fewer questions from January, after candidates complained of feeling ‘rushed’ and ‘pressurised’

LexisNexis will mark the 80th anniversary of Shawcross and Beaumont on Air Law with a live podcast exploring the evolution of aviation law from the Chicago Convention to the challenges facing modern aerospace, taking place on Tuesday 29 September

Up to 100 more pupillages for criminal barristers could be provided each year, under a match-funding scheme boosted by £1.5m funding from Ministry of Justice

Will the future of work value women or leave them behind? Anjali Malik & Alannah Smyth investigate

Firms who address talent retention stand to improve client service, cost efficiency and potential earnings.

A High Court ruling has sent a jolt through the legal profession after a newly qualified solicitor used an internal AI tool to produce court correspondence containing a fabricated legal citation

Elisabeth Mason seeks to calm the shivers from the ruling in Cork and another v Smith

Family law chambers 4PB has announced the return of the Alan Inglis Memorial Essay Prize for a third consecutive year, honouring the life and legacy of LGBTQ+ advocate and barrister Alan Inglis (pictured)

A government commitment to increase legal aid fees for criminal barristers has still not been implemented five months after being announced in December 2025

Solicitors would be required to enter into ‘mandatory ethical discussions’ each year, under Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) proposals

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Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

NLJ this week: Time for judges to break their silence?

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims

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Training & education

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa