Misconduct towards mini-pupil Jo Sidhu Former high-profile criminal barrister Jo Sidhu has failed in his bid to overturn his disbarment, after a disciplinary tribunal last year found him guilty of…
Déjà vu The University of Law (ULaw) has been forced to void an exam — despite students having already sat it — after it emerged that the questions closely mirrored…
Apologises for ‘ill-judged’ comment A district judge has been given formal advice after making an “ill-judged” remark during a court hearing that was perceived as “racially pejorative”, the Judicial Conduct…
Reddit user offers insights into workload, training and the realities of qualifying An anonymous Reddit user claiming to be a junior lawyer has shared a candid account of life as…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Slashing jury trials could clear courts backlog within a decade, says Lammy Government accused of dragging its heels…
Legal pecking order A set of chambers has sparked debate on LinkedIn after appearing to suggest that barristers sit higher than solicitors in the legal food chain. In a screenshot…
Could hit high street firms hardest, Law Society warns The government has set out bold plans to help fund the justice system by taking up to three-quarters of the interest…
The Legal Cheek team discuss the delay and what this means for students — listen now Ever since its introduction in 2021, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has been no…
Sartorial guidance In our latest Career Conundrum, a barrister hopeful seeks guidance on whether a pinstripe suit is appropriate attire for pupillage interviews. “Hello Legal Cheek. With another pupillage application…
‘Moment of madness’ A junior solicitor has been suspended from practice for two years after deleting a paragraph from an internal handover document when he failed to follow the instructions…
False time recordings A solicitor who supervised trainees has been struck off after claiming she worked the equivalent of 28-hour days in a bid to secure a bonus worth almost…
The top legal affairs news stories from the New Year period Starmer seeks deal for lawyers in Brexit reset (£) Junior lawyers want their pound of flesh — or two…
2026 dates for your diary Legal Cheek is kicking off 2026 with a host of virtual events for aspiring solicitors and barristers. If you want to learn more about life…
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The Legal Cheek team discusses Big Law tie-ups — listen now Big Law is no stranger to major mergers — many of the most prestigious City firms were formed through…