Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Hillsborough Law will not be ‘watered down' OpenAI Bans ChatGPT From Giving Medical, Legal or Financial Advice Over…
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Kirkland & Ellis lawyers accused of ‘uncooperative’ negotiating style – Legal Cheek
US giant apparently gave lawyers communication training as a result of feedback Lawyers at US titan Kirkland & Ellis have reportedly come under fire for their “uncooperative behaviour” on private…
Durham Uni pays tribute to law student killed after being hit by car – Legal Cheek
Aspiring lawyer Abigail Eggleston was ‘on track to conquer the world’ Abigail Eggleston Durham University has paid tribute to a “talented, kind and committed” law student who was killed after…
Gowling and Stephenson Harwood become latest UK firms to expand into Saudi – Legal Cheek
More UK outfits tap into fast-growing legal market Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Gowling WLG and Stephenson Harwood have announced the launch of new offices in Saudi Arabia, becoming the latest UK…
‘I’ve been invited to a law firm careers dinner. Any tips on dos and don’ts?’ – Legal Cheek
Aspiring lawyer seeks guidance In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrum series, an aspiring lawyer seeks advice after receiving an invitation to a dinner hosted by a top US…
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appoints first ‘Chief AI Officer’ – Legal Cheek
Oversee rollout of emerging tech Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) has appointed its first global ‘Chief AI Officer’, as more major City law firms continue to create senior roles focused…
Departing SRA boss says SQE is ‘going really well’ – Legal Cheek
Paul Philip remains upbeat despite difficulties following rollout The chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority has said the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is “going really well” as he prepares…
UK lawtech business seeks buyer following £38 million fundraising setback – Legal Cheek
Jobs at risk Once hailed as one of the UK’s brightest legal tech unicorns, Robin AI has reportedly been put up for sale after failing to close a $50 million…
Kim Kardashian edges closer to qualifying as a lawyer – Legal Cheek
Expecting bar exam results Kim Kardashian has revealed she is now awaiting the results of the notoriously difficult California bar exam, marking the latest step in her unconventional route to…
Lack of SQE funding turning aspiring lawyers away from criminal law – Legal Cheek
‘Looming generational crisis,’ study finds A lack of funding support for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is turning aspiring lawyers away from criminal law, a study has warned. The research,…
Supreme Court names new deputy president – Legal Cheek
Lord Sales to succeed retiring Lord Hodge Lord Sales Lord Sales has been appointed as the next deputy president of the Supreme Court and will succeed Lord Hodge in January…
Solicitor apprentices rank among top SQE performers, report finds – Legal Cheek
Achieving higher scores and pass rates than non-apprentice candidates Solicitor apprentices are outperforming their non-apprentice peers in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), new data reveals. The SRA report analyses results…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Awaab’s law: Social landlords in England now forced to fix emergencies within 24 hours Times letters: Political attacks…
Lawfluencer declared bankrupt – Legal Cheek
Alice Stephenson criticises liquidators after £666k director’s loan leads to bankruptcy A legal influencer has revealed that she has been declared bankrupt due to a “mountain of personal debt,” just…
Channel 4 pits AI against trainee solicitor in legal drafting showdown – Legal Cheek
Who triumphed? Trainee solicitor Charlotte Jacques meets herself in AI (Credit Channel 4) This week on Channel 4, an AI law firm went up against a human trainee solicitor. The…