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…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend ‘Warning shot’ to ministers over legal aid as barristers raise threat of industrial action How culpable are external…
Tried to secure role with Arden Uni An unregistered barrister has been disbarred for providing misleading information about his legal experience in an attempt to secure a university job. Yasser…
Paid year-long placements at outfits including DWF, Hill Dickinson, and Taylor Wessing Liverpool Law School – Image credit: Liverpool University A group of law firms has partnered with Liverpool University’s…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Half way through my closing speech today, I made my strongest point and paused for dramatic effect, spoiled only by Alexa chipping…