Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Lawyers consider withdrawal that could cripple justice system (£) Solicitor apprenticeships on trial: can they survive level 7…
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The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Heard in a courtroom (part 3) The EU screwed up again Terrified View this post on Instagram A post shared by Litigation_God…
Senior solicitor reprimanded for inappropriate comments to probation officer – Legal Cheek
Showed her pic of naked woman A senior solicitor has been reprimanded after making a series of inappropriate comments towards a junior female probation officer. Geoffrey White, who was admitted…
Magistrate warned after ‘heated dispute’ over neighbour’s dog – Legal Cheek
Emphasised legal knowledge A magistrate has received a formal warning from the judicial watchdog following a “heated dispute” with a neighbour regarding their dog. Jean Banford JP is reported to…
Former DWF partner struck off for trying to communicate sexually with minor – Legal Cheek
Targeted in “sting operation” A former DWF partner has been struck off the roll after being caught in a “sting operation” run by a paedophile hunter group. David Storry Walton,…
SQE1 pass rate drops to just 44% – Legal Cheek
Lowest success rate so far Less than half of students passed the most recent sitting of part one of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). The latest statistical report from the…
Disgraced human rights lawyer admits fraud charges connected to claims against Iraqi war veterans – Legal Cheek
Philip Shiner received £3 million under legal aid contract A former prominent human rights lawyer has admitted to three counts of fraud related to claims against British soldiers accused of…
Training contract, apprenticeship, self-fund SQE or paralegal – which route into the profession should I take? – Legal Cheek
Aspiring solicitor seeks help In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrums series, a career changer is exploring affordable and low-risk options for becoming a solicitor. “Hi LC, I’m in…
Milbank dishes out hefty summer bonuses to lawyers – Legal Cheek
Cash awards of up to £19.5k US law firm Milbank has splashed the cash this summer, dishing out hefty bonuses to its lawyers across the world, including London. Bonuses for…
Bar course students and future pupil barristers to take dark comedy to Edinburgh Fringe – Legal Cheek
The Accused is hitting the Scottish capital for this month A group of bar course students and future pupil barristers from Inner Temple are once again taking a legal-themed production…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Far-right riots will haunt the legal system for ‘months and years’, warns Justice Secretary Leading lawyer calls for…
High Court judge reprimanded for sending handwritten love letter to junior colleague – Legal Cheek
‘Let down and devalued’ A High Court judge has been reprimanded for “serious misconduct” after sending a handwritten love letter to a junior colleague. Mr Justice Marcus Smith mentioned several…
Pinsents gives staff Friday afternoons off – Legal Cheek
Month-long trial subject to client demand In what might be a Big Law first, Pinsent Masons is allowing all its employees to finish early on a Friday throughout the month…
City lawyer turned fashion designer swaps billables for bags – Legal Cheek
Ex-Taylor Wessing associate Saher Bhatti now runs successful vegan handbag brand Ex-lawyer and Lawful London founder Saher Bhatti (Credit: Saher Bhatti) A former City lawyer has reflected on her journey…
The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more A protestor is a person who publicly demonstrates their opposition to something… Heard in a courtroom Vac scheme students vs. Direct TC…