Don’t risk your legal rep A US lawyer has gone viral on TikTok after warning students to think twice before becoming “lawfluencers”, arguing that BigLaw and social media “do not…
Law grad and real estate paralegal, Dara Antova, shares the benefits and risks of embracing social media in the legal industry Over the past decade, a new breed of legal…
Following reports of disruptions Judges and court officials are set be issued with new guidance on allowing emotional support animals in court, following reports of disruptions caused by barking, growling,…
Barred by regulator A chartered legal executive has been barred from the profession after fabricating documents — including a medical report, a witness statement, and even a letter that falsely…
Cyber counsel frustrates (human) judges A screenshot of the proceedings The claimant in a New York employment dispute was reportedly given short shrift after attempting to use an AI-generated avatar…
Pair claim ‘substandard’ course scuppered lawyer dreams Two former Anglia Ruskin students have taken legal action against their former university, claiming that problems during their Legal Practice Course (LPC) ultimately…
500 outfits sign court submission supporting US firm targeted by sanctions Magic Circle firm Freshfields is among 500 law firms — and the only global elite outfit — to sign…
Law firms can’t be expected to sacrifice themselves in an unwinnable fight, says former Ashurst boss Charlie Geffen The former senior partner of leading City law firm has come out…
Seven months since announcement The government has said this week that a final decision on whether solicitor apprenticeships will be affected by the levy funding cuts announced some seven months…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Freshfields only large firm to sign on in support of legal fight against Donald Trump (£) UK bans…
Combine 1 June City giant Herbert Smith Freehills will merge with US outfit Kramer Levin after partners voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of the deal. Previously reported by Legal Cheek in…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more I still vividly remember receiving this letter exactly 25 years ago to the day “Dear Sirs” I utterly refuse to use this…
Moving around the corner to Finsbury Circus Simmons & Simmons has announced plans to relocate its London headquarters in 2030. Owing to “strong growth” in recent years, Simmons & Simmons…
Announced after record revenues Reed Smith has retained 67% of its London trainees, with ten newly qualified (NQ) solicitors from a cohort of fifteen staying on in permanent roles. Four…
Up from a record low of 44% The report on the latest SQE1 sitting has been released, showing an overall pass rate of 56% — up slightly on last summer’s…