Withers retains 9 of 14 qualifying trainees – Legal Cheek
64% score with two rookies opting out of NQ process Withers has announced that 9 of its 14 trainee solicitors will be staying on as associates, resulting in a retention…
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Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend UK relocated Afghan family after they sought data breach disclosure via law firm (£) Disabled people face harsh…
Barristers bring Kafka to the Fringe — with a comedic twist – Legal Cheek
Hits Scottish capital next month This summer, future pupils and barristers are heading to the Edinburgh Fringe with an eight-person show centred on a Kafkaesque trial, featuring bizarre and absurd…
‘Will an in-house training contract hurt my chances of qualifying into a law firm?’ – Legal Cheek
Future rookie worries move could limit legal career In our latest Career Conundrum, an aspiring lawyer has landed a training contract with an in-house legal team — but she’s concerned…
Fee earner barred after emailing himself client files before switching firms – Legal Cheek
‘Lack on integrity’ A fee earner has been barred from working in the legal profession after sending confidential client information to his personal email ahead of switching firms. Patrick Maginn…
Barrister disbarred over rape convictions – Legal Cheek
Jailed for 16 years A barrister convicted of rape has been disbarred by a disciplinary tribunal. James Boyle, who was called to the bar in 1999, was convicted of raping…
First wave of City firms report robust revenue growth – Legal Cheek
Profit wavered for some Five firms have unveiled their financial results, revealing generally positive figures for 2024-25 — although some reported a decline in partner profits. Leading the charge is…
Law firm’s finance chief spent £300k on company credit card – Legal Cheek
Personal payments The former head of finance at a law firm has been disqualified after it emerged she had racked up £300,000 in personal expenses on a company credit card.…
Ex-Cooley paralegal faked client signatures over fears of losing job – Legal Cheek
Needs SRA permission to work for law firm again The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has placed restrictions on a City paralegal after it emerged that he had copied and pasted…
SRA warns of fake Facebook job ads misusing CMS name – Legal Cheek
Scammers use firm branding and staff photos The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a warning after fake job advertisements were found circulating on Facebook using the name and branding…
Senior paralegal rebuked over DWF million-pound payment error – Legal Cheek
Supervising partner fined last month A senior paralegal has received a written rebuke after he requested that at least £1.85 million be released to a property development client before it…
Judge brings artistic flair to complex competition case – Legal Cheek
Antitrust artwork It’s not every day a judge picks up the virtual paintbrush—but Sir Marcus Smith has done just that, adding his own colourful diagram to a hefty legal ruling.…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Barristers in England and Wales struggle to pay bills after legal aid hack (£) Downing Street ‘confident’ UK-France…
A&O Shearman retains 37 of 54 qualifying trainees – Legal Cheek
69% A&O Shearman has announced a summer trainee retention score of 69% as it continues to adjust to life post mega-merger. The transatlantic powerhouse confirmed 37 trainees have accepted offers…
‘As an NQ lawyer, would moving offshore damage my career?’ – Legal Cheek
Change of scene In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be qualified solicitor is looking for a new role overseas but is worried about what impact it might have on their…