Rises in Edinburgh and trainees too Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Burges Salmon has announced that salaries have risen for trainees and newly qualified (NQ) associates in its Bristol and Edinburgh…
Crucial comparison data was due by the end of 2023 Nearly a year after committing to publish SQE pass rates by provider, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has told Legal…
Inflation busting Fees charged by the UK’s largest law firms have increased by a hefty 40% over the past five years, according to a new industry report. In 2024, the…
Charity behind powerlist urges government to mandate class background reporting for big firms The legal profession has once again made a strong impact in the latest social mobility powerlist, with…
21 out of 26 Squire Patton Boggs (SPB) has announced it will raise lawyer salaries in both its City and regional offices. The firm confirmed that London salaries will increase…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Top UK law firms raise hourly rates by 40% in 5 years (£) Former top judge demands help…
As a major law firm overhauls its SQE partnership, Legal Cheek assesses the battle for law school dominance Just over three years ago, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) made its…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more I cannot believe this is a real-life case that genuinely happened, but it’s in my media law textbook so I cannot believe…
‘Innovation, impact and integrity’ The Law Society has launched a new AI strategy centred on three pillars of innovation, impact and integrity. These pillars focus on utilising AI in ways…
Convicted alongside mother A solicitor who spent time working in the London offices of several top US law firms has been found guilty of stalking her neighbour. Linda Lu, 35,…
65% Hogan Lovells has recorded an autumn 2024 retention score of 65%, with 17 of its 26 trainee solicitors staying on in associate roles. Out of the 24 final-seat trainees…
Rises in regions too CMS has raised the salary for its newly qualified (NQ) lawyers in London to £110,000. This marks a £5,000 increase from the previous salary of £105,000,…
Commitment comes amid populist attacks both home and abroad Lord Hermer KC — Credit Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street The UK government will make the rule of law…
Junior associate refused A senior partner has been suspended for nine months after telling a newly qualified (NQ) to send a misleading email to a client. Rajpal Panesar, at the…
Left court staff member “uncomfortable” A judge has been sanctioned after he was found to have made “overfamiliar and inappropriate comments” to a member of court staff. His Honour Judge…