High street firms join forces in a bid to become a legal super brand… well a household name at least. One that could well be capable of standing up to the predicted onslaught of “Tesco law”:

Law firm marketing alliance QualitySolicitors has launched a national high street branch network in a bid to become the first ‘household name’ legal brand. The Gazette

BPP’s slight oversubscription (about 20% slight) for their BVC course last year ended up with the law school requesting volunteers to leave its Bar Vocational Course (BVC) and take up places the following year. But it won’t happen again:

The over-recruitment by BBP law school last autumn of 54 Bar Vocational Course (BVC) applicants led to student dismay, an inquiry by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and accusations that profit motives were put before student interests. But [Peter] Crisp, the school’s chief executive, insists that steps are in place to ensure no recurrence. The Times

As summer season approaches, associates and trainees will be looking forward to the breezy freshness that vac. scheme students bring to the office. But a number of them will be worrying what effect all the social doos and the working lunches will have on their figures. Fear not, an infallible guide is at hand:

How Not to Gain Weight Over the Summer Recruiting Season

I’m about to start a job as a summer associate at a Big Law firm. I’ve been told to expect daily lunches out, and been warned about the corresponding weight gain that usually happens. I’m particularly sensitive about not wanting to be the High Maintenance Associate. Corprette

It’s all about discipline, seafood not salads, counting canapes and choosing the right alcohol (a qualitative and quantitative assessment); check out their top tips.

Legal innovation.

A potential law student packs in the idea of law school after her plan to solicit donations to pay for law school drew more stick than money:

Allen withdrew from the contest on Monday because stories about her quest drew mean-spirited comments on several blogs. “When I read certain things, it was just so much hate, and coming from nowhere,” she says. “It stunned me.”

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At JD Underground, a few commenters went so far as to criticize Allen’s appearance and made snarky comments about other, illegal ways to raise money. ABA Journal

Beware gold-digging brides, especially if they are male:

A Chinese man has been arrested for pretending to be a woman to marry men for their money. Wang Mou, 18, allegedly married three men this year and fled with the engagement money, reports the Dahe Daily. Ananova

Have a good weekend.