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Four years ago the College of Law was floundering. It was publicly snubbed by the 'City Eight' of elite London law firms for the City LPC. Instead the contract went to Nottingham, Oxford Institute of Legal Practice and BPP in London. It is all credit to its abrasive chief executive Savage - who has nevertheless mellowed in recent times - that he has won back the hearts and minds of City managing partners. The college may not have the exclusive contract for the so-called City LPC, but it has made inroads among the elite firms in other ways. The innovative partnership between the college and Linklaters, whereby the firm outsourced part of its litigation training, is a perfect example. The first time a major City firm has ever contracted with an external provider for training in basic seats, the move will see trainees handling pro bono work with the College's Legal Advice Centre in London. It was a neat way of marrying social commitment with the tricky HR issue of satisfying Law Society requirements on training.
Savage's insistence on pro bono being fundamental to the development of every lawyer was underlined by the college's comprehensive and groundbreaking scheme involving 35 projects and 1,200 law students.
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