The biggest TC blunders — and how to avoid them Application season is well underway, and thousands of training contract hopefuls are gunning for coveted spots at top firms. Writing…
Chancellor reportedly set to target LLPs Law firm partners could be hit with a new tax under plans reportedly being considered by the government. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to…
Another big legal player plants flag in Kingdom Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Reed Smith has opened an office in Riyadh, having received its licence to operate in Saudi Arabia from the…
But humans continue to outperform when issues require deeper nuance Lawyers struggle to compete with artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to legal research, a new study has suggested. A…
AI hallucinations strike again A barrister has found himself in hot water after a judge found that some of his appeal-drafting was the work of artificial intelligence (AI). In a…
Dove v Crombleholme 1 LMR 1010 A barrister–solicitor power couple have gone viral on LinkedIn after their unusual declaration of love. John Dove, a criminal barrister at Charterhouse Chambers in…
Legal Cheek reveals what firms are paying The battle among leading firms to attract the best young talent is as fierce as ever, with some graduates now pocketing starting salaries…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Attorney General warns Tory attacks on justice could see judges quit and trials delayed Woman investigated over husband’s…
Chris Towle joined the firm as a rookie more than 20 years ago — now he’s CEO Gowling WLG has appointed one of its former trainees to head-up the firm.…
Jailed for four years A former solicitor who stole hundreds of thousands of pounds from clients over nearly two decades has been jailed. Sean Callaghan diverted more than £350,000 from…
Emergency accommodation, financial support and additional leave among initiatives Dentons has launched set out a new policy to help lawyers and staff experiencing domestic abuse, offering a range of practical…
Nearly £120 million invested in the first half of 2025 UK lawtech companies are attracting record levels of investment with new figures showing the sector is on track for its…
Charity behind annual index calls on more employers to ‘step up their game’ The legal profession continues to feature prominently in an annual powerlist recognising businesses’ efforts to improve social…
23 out of 25 Mills & Reeve has unveiled an autumn retention rate of 92%, with 23 of its 25 final-seat trainees staying on. Those staying will join a range…
Jailed last year Husna Khan – Credit Greater Manchester Police A former trainee property lawyer has been barred from working in the legal profession after helping her brother escape police…