Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Populist threat to rule of law a danger to UK working class, says attorney general Shabana Mahmood vows…
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SQE provider pass rates must be released ‘as soon as possible’, says interim super-regulator boss – Legal Cheek
SRA faces criticism over delayed data The super-regulator’s interim boss has pressed the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to release training provider pass rates “as soon as possible”. Richard Orpin’s comments…
Bar Council confirms key pupillage application dates – Legal Cheek
Aspiring barristers take note The Bar Council has confirmed the key dates aspiring barristers should mark in their diaries for the upcoming pupillage application cycle. The Pupillage Gateway will re-open…
Hogan Lovells keeps 16 of 24 autumn qualifying trainees – Legal Cheek
One NQ on fixed term contract Hogan Lovells has retained 16 of its 24 trainee solicitors qualifying this autumn, including one on a fixed-term contract. This gives the global law…
Exclusive: Panic and confusion as over 230 SQE students mistakenly told exam slots are cancelled – Legal Cheek
Kaplan apologises More than 230 SQE students were left panicked and confused yesterday evening after mistakenly being informed that their exam slots had been cancelled at their own request. Several…
SRA defends use of MCQs in SQE exams – Legal Cheek
Regulator says approach is fair, efficient and not just recall The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a new explainer justifying its use of single best answer multiple-choice questions (MCQs)…
London law firm wins appeal over NQ lawyer’s commission claim – Legal Cheek
Sought £8k under bonus scheme A London law firm has successfully overturned a ruling that it pay a newly qualified solicitor almost £8,000 in commission. The London Central Employment Tribunal…
Banksy mural showing judge attacking protester recreated on Scarborough beach – Legal Cheek
Wiped from High Court earlier this month Credit: Fred Brown A Banksy mural showing a judge striking a protester with a gavel, which first appeared on the side of the…
Big UK law firms out in front in AI tech race – Legal Cheek
New research shows major outfits splashing out on AI tools, training and even start-up investments The UK’s biggest law firms are rushing to show off their artificial intelligence credentials, with…
Clifford Chance unveils new logo – Legal Cheek
New look underscores commitment to ‘creating advantage for clients’, says MC firm Clifford Chance has unveiled a refreshed brand, in a move the Magic Circle firm says underscores its commitment…
Solicitor questions why state school lawyers have ‘clubs’ but the privately educated don’t – Legal Cheek
Sparks debate on LinkedIn A solicitor has sparked debate online after appearing to suggest there might be a need for a club exclusively for lawyers who attended private school. Posting…
Exclusive research spotlights working hours of junior lawyers across UK’s 100+ top law firms – Legal Cheek
Just how demanding is life at your dream firm? Behind the swish offices and six-figure salaries, many junior lawyers at top UK firms are working seriously long hours. Exclusive new…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend No-win, no-fee offers could be banned over hidden legal costs (£) Judge admits using AI in court judgment…
DLA Piper trainee goes public with decision to quit TC after one month – Legal Cheek
Inês Pinheiro reveals how the pressure of securing a training contract and tackling the SQE led to burnout Inês Pinheiro A DLA Piper trainee has shared on LinkedIn why she…
‘Can I secure a training contract with a 2:2 from Cambridge and mitigating circumstances?’ – Legal Cheek
Targeting Magic and Silver Circle firms In our latest Career Conundrum, an aspiring lawyer wants to know whether their 2:2 from Cambridge — with mitigating circumstances — is enough to…