In an effort to improve the firm’s international profile, Freshfields has launched an initiative to send German LLN students abroad to the UK and US. The firm is offering a £3,930 scholarship for students to finish their degree in an English speaking country. HR partner Rick van Aerssen, said; ‘The reason is primarily to underpin our efforts to support law students in the top talent pool. It gives us an opportunity to meet and get to know the 20 brightest students.’

Nine jobs are at risk at McGrigors City’s London office due to the property slowdown. A spokesperson said, ‘After careful review, we regret to confirm that we are in consultation with four of our fee earners and three secretaries who are at risk of redundancy within the real estate team.’ News of these redundancies follows suit with a number of other firms announcing cuts this week.

CMS Cameron McKenna have announced a 3% pay rise. From the 1st July newly qualified lawyers will see a salary increase of £2000 taking their basic wage to £66,000. Cameron’s managing partner Duncan Weston said; 'I am pleased to be able to announce these salary increases for our trainees and a 3% increase for our newly-qualified associates. While we are mindful of the current economic climate, we have had a successful year and we remain keen to offer highly competitive salaries on a par with the largest firm