The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Surely not?! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Legal Cheek (@legalcheek) No View this post on Instagram A post…
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Liverpool, Glasgow, Southampton and Warwick law students celebrated at latest Pro Bono Awards – Legal Cheek
Projects include a Windrush app, sexual violence legal advice and a law-themed classroom outreach Law students and law schools across the UK have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to…
Legal exec moved £200k from dead client’s estate into company he controlled – Legal Cheek
Disqualified by the SRA A legal executive has been barred from working in the legal profession after misappropriating over £200,000 from a deceased client’s estate and transferring the funds into…
Fancy becoming a Supreme Court justice? – Legal Cheek
You’ll need ‘sound judgment and decisiveness’ Fancy becoming a Supreme Court Justice? Well, now’s your chance! The current sitting deputy president of the UK Supreme Court, Lord Hodge, will retire…
UAE turns to AI to draft the laws of the future – Legal Cheek
Making legislative system ‘faster and more precise’ Credit: Shiekh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum via X The United Arab Emirates is poised to become the first country in the world…
Top law firms graded on ‘climate accountability’ in new student-led report – Legal Cheek
Spotlights fossil fuel work Eco-minded law students have released updated scores reflecting their views on how environmentally friendly major law firms are, based on their work with fossil fuel clients.…
‘I’ve secured pupillage, but I’m unsure about the set. Should I accept or reapply?’ – Legal Cheek
Bar hopeful in bind over career decision In our latest Career Conundrum, a prospective barrister has secured pupillage — but they’re doubting whether it’s the right chambers for them. Do…
Bank Holiday round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend Lawyers urged to quit City law firm that struck deal with Trump (£) Trans protests to be held in London…
Law student drops legal action over Birmingham bin strikes – Legal Cheek
Open University student withdraws case after receiving written assurances from the union about adherence to picketing rules A Birmingham law student came within hours of facing one of the UK’s…
Supreme Court rules ‘woman’ has biological meaning – Legal Cheek
Top judges unanimous decision that ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in UK equality legislation mean biological sex Susan Smith and Marion Calder, co-directors of For Women Scotland, outside the Supreme Court today…
Judges given guidance on how to spot AI-generated submissions – Legal Cheek
Unfamiliar case names and US spellings among key giveaways Judicial guidance on the use of AI in courts was updated this week, outlining common pitfalls, recommended practices for available tools,…
Ukraine calls in Hogan Lovells for US minerals deal – Legal Cheek
Washington partners drafted in Hogan Lovells has been drafted in by the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice to advise on negotiations with the US over a potentially massive minerals agreement —…
Solicitor ‘restrained’ after judge lets them bypass court security – Legal Cheek
Judge issued formal advice A judge who helped a solicitor enter a court building through an “alternative entrance” after they refused to comply with security checks has been issued with…
New docu-series exploring the lives of criminal barristers premieres tonight – Legal Cheek
Essential viewing for those interested in the criminal bar A new Channel 4 documentary series, airing tonight, offers viewers a rare glimpse into the criminal bar as it follows barristers…
‘I’ve got solicitor apprenticeship offers from two Magic Circle firms and a top US firm – how do I choose?’ – Legal Cheek
Big decision In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be solicitor apprentice finds themselves in the enviable position of choosing between three offers from Magic Circle and US firms. “Hello Legal…