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US firm Sidley Austin hikes London NQ pay from £75k to £90k as English firms offer small rises

Michelle Obama's old firm soars away from City mid-tier in pay stakes

7 September 2015 15:00

Mayer Brown ups intake on earn-while-you-learn training contract alternative

"High calibre of applicants" suggests new school-leaver scheme could rival traditional route

7 September 2015 13:45

The 15 best law firms for vac schemes — according to those who have been there

Pinsent Masons leads the field, with only two magic circle players making the cut

7 September 2015 10:10

QC thanks profession as his billable hour appeal for refugees smashes £100k mark

Total keeps rising as campaign continues into fifth day

7 September 2015 09:16

Morning round-up: Monday 7 September

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

7 September 2015 08:06

Comments of week

The best from below the line

4 September 2015 16:13

Law school wars: Nabarro first to pick a side after Kaplan’s courses sink

City firm Nabarro makes the first move, selecting BPP as GDL and LPC provider in wake of Kaplan's withdrawal from market next year

4 September 2015 14:33

Qualify as a solicitor in six years without going to uni – radical scheme unveiled

Reformed route could profoundly shake up traditional legal education models -- and be trouble for legal executives

4 September 2015 12:08

The Judge Rules: Amal – she’s famous for being a film star’s wife. Get over it

Everyone is fascinated with Mrs Clooney precisely because she is Mrs Clooney

4 September 2015 10:15