Supreme Court president raises alarm over AI deciding legal cases – Legal Cheek
As technology advances at pace, Lord Reed tells Legal Cheek that the profession has a greater duty than ever to uphold trust in the legal system AI is a “public…
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Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Britain’s ‘diva of divorce’ lawyer cashes in on exodus to Italy (£) Global plutocrats are using London’s courts…
Taylor Wessing and Winston & Strawn partners give merger green light – Legal Cheek
May 2026 tie-up target Following the announcement of merger plans late last year, Taylor Wessing and Winston & Strawn’s partnerships have now given the proposed tie-up the green light. The…
US firm Simpson Thacher to launch London training contract – Legal Cheek
Trainee pay and numbers still TBC US law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is moving ahead with plans to launch a training contract programme in its London office, it has…
‘What are people’s thoughts on using the office gym during the day?’ – Legal Cheek
Trainee seeks advice In our latest Career Conundrum, a trainee solicitor wonders whether it’s a bad look to use the firm’s on-site gym during the working day. “Hi. Slightly random…
SQE ‘more demanding’ than LPC, says regulator – Legal Cheek
*Pretends to be shocked* The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned aspiring lawyers that the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is “more demanding” than its predecessor, the Legal Practice Course (LPC).…
Neurodivergent students not disadvantaged in the SQE, report finds – Legal Cheek
Neurodivergent candidates outperform counterparts in SQE1 and SQE2 Candidates with neurodivergent conditions who sat the SQE with reasonable adjustments in place slightly outperformed their peers across all stages of the…
Brabners to launch London office – Legal Cheek
No word on City TCs just yet Liverpool-founded law firm Brabners has announced plans to expand into the capital, marking its fifth office in the UK. The new City office,…
Irwin Mitchell lawyer struck off after telling newly qualified colleague to lie – Legal Cheek
Admitted dishonesty Credit: Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal A former Irwin Mitchell lawyer has been struck off the roll after telling a newly qualified legal executive to lie to the other side.…
SQE: Regulator releases new guidance for exam disruption – Legal Cheek
Candidates may receive a full refund The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published guidance on what happens when SQE assessments are disrupted. According to the regulator, the new page aims…
Law lecturer sues student who alleged he threatened her grades for sex – Legal Cheek
Unnamed aspiring lawyer sent email to uni staff A libel claim brought by a law lecturer against a former student will proceed to trial after the High Court found that…
Stress, study and QWE: Aspiring lawyers reveal the reality of the SQE – Legal Cheek
Exclusive research: More than 500 students share how they are balancing work–life pressures, funding challenges and the search for meaningful work experience in pursuit of qualification For many aspiring solicitors,…
How legal tech is transforming the way lawyers work – Legal Cheek
The Legal Cheek team breaks down AI’s impact — listen now Legal tech is the buzzword on everyone’s lips, and for good reason. From automated contract drafting to AI-assisted document…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Jinal Shah: ‘We don’t need Kirkland-style communication training’ (£) Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal…
‘I’m a paralegal, but I’m treated like the firm’s personal assistant’ – Legal Cheek
Given minimal legal work In our latest Career Conundrum, a paralegal shares that she feels more like a personal assistant — but with a potential training contract on the horizon,…