Help understand rights and push back on intrusive requests for personal information The government has announced that rape victims will receive specialist legal advice at every stage of the criminal…
Bill backlash More than 3,000 lawyers have urged Sir Keir Starmer to drop plans to restrict jury trials for some Crown Court cases, with retired judges, former Bar Council chairs…
Quinn Emanuel chief says UK firms have ‘healthier’ work-life balance The founder of US law firm Quinn Emanuel has suggested that lawyers at US firms work harder than those at…
‘Risk of substantial harm’ International law firm Kennedys has been fined £18,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) after it allowed its client account to be used as a banking…
The Legal Cheek podcast explores everything from unfair dismissals to the new Employment Rights Act This week on The Legal Cheek Podcast, Julia Szaniszlo and Ryan Scott return for a…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend US lawyers work harder, suggests boss of ‘most feared’ legal firm (£) Concerns raised ‘months before’ PM Law…
8 tips for crossing that final hurdle Congratulations, you’ve secured that coveted vac scheme spot! This in and of itself is a fantastic achievement, and you should of course be…
Aspiring lawyer seeks advice In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrums series, an aspiring lawyer is beginning to question whether a career in commercial law is still within reach,…
Exclusive: Spill the tea A departing lawyer at Clifford Chance has taken a swipe at the Magic Circle giant after leaving a number of “commemorative” mugs dotted around the office…
U-turn The US Department of Justice has renewed its legal battle against several top law firms, appealing rulings that found a series of executive orders targeting them violated their constitutional…
New outpost will not practise US law Macfarlanes is set to open a new office in New York next month. The Silver Circle firm said the move will bring its…
Major win for outfits that fought back The US Justice Department has dropped its appeals against rulings that found a series of executive orders targeting major law firms violated their…
Follows provider pass rate data issue The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has changed when it asks SQE students about how they prepared for the exams, confirming that they will now…
Rising tensions in the Gulf United Arab Emirates Missile strikes in the Middle East over the weekend have put international law firms on high alert, prompting fresh security guidance and…
Car also up for grabs Lawyers and staff at national law firm Shoosmiths have been given the opportunity to win either £25,000 towards a house deposit or a brand new…