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There must be a better name for it than ‘CV blind’…

'CV blind' may be the least politically-correct name for a diversity initiative ever. As a third law firm announces that it is assessing candidates without reference to their educational backgrounds, we asked Twitter for alternative monikers.

3 April 2014 13:22

What magic circle trainees earned in 1988

When adjusted to take into account inflation, £11,000-a-year Clifford Chance trainee salary equates to just £24,988 today.

3 April 2014 10:29

!Mitchell Bingo!

To celebrate the Mitchell judgment* Wigapedia has created a special commemorative bingo card.

3 April 2014 09:14

Morning round-up: Thursday 3 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

3 April 2014 08:12

Legal pic of the day

There can be certain drawbacks to a family-run law firm.

2 April 2014 17:07

CV blind: Now there are 3 firms assessing wannabe lawyers without considering their grades

Top 30 outfit Macfarlanes joins Mayer Brown and Clifford Chance in exploring new recruitment method aimed at broadening profile of typical big law firm trainee — as wider City diversity push gathers pace.

2 April 2014 15:30

3 e-petitions that you may have missed

Prevent Grayling II, facilitate Silk IIII and make barristers wear their wigs in all cases: it has been a busy week for e-petitions...

2 April 2014 12:26

The nation’s most charming Crown Court could become a wedding venue

The only Crown Court that is situated in a castle may be relocated to a more practical modern court centre.

2 April 2014 09:20

Morning round-up: Wednesday 2 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

2 April 2014 08:07

Legal pic of the day

Strictly hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings in this US courtroom.

1 April 2014 17:05