The crisis in legal aid and how technology can help – Legal Futures
SOS Legal explore the current state of legal aid and how Legal technologyis transforming the way providers operate. The post The crisis in legal aid and how technology can help…
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Navigating digital wealth: the challenges of cryptocurrency in divorce – Legal Futures
Cryptocurrency has become a recurring feature in high-net-worth divorce cases, yet the law is only just beginning to catch up, creating a complex environment for family lawyers. The post Navigating…
BigHand announces new AI-powered speech recognition engine for cloud workflow management solution – Legal Futures
The fully embedded AI speech recognition platform understands diverse user dialects, accents, and legal terminology without profile training, accelerating content creation and reducing administrative burden. The post BigHand announces new…
Reed Smith launches solicitor apprenticeship for school leavers – Legal Cheek
First three recruits start September 2026 Reed Smith’s London office Reed Smith has become the latest global law firm to launch a solicitor apprenticeship programme in the UK, with its…
Law’s rich list: Which firms are creating multi-millionaire partners? – Legal Cheek
How much are the country’s top partners raking in? The latest profit per equity partner (PEP) figures are in — and the message is clear: top lawyers at the biggest…
Police filmed solicitor acting for both complainant and defendant – Legal Futures
A criminal defence lawyer who was filmed by police advising the complainant in a domestic abuse case while acting for the person accused of headbutting her has been suspended. The…
Reforms “will push conveyancing fees down by over 20%” – Legal Futures
Conveyancing fees should fall by over 20% as a result of a streamlined process and other changes to the home-buying regime announced yesterday, the government has claimed. The post Reforms…
Law firm takes down Mazur advice after “unprofessional” responses – Legal Futures
A Cardiff law firm criticised for offering to advise people on challenging their solicitors’ fees off the back of the Mazur ruling has removed its promotion of the service. The…
SQE1 pass-rate falls to lowest-ever level – Legal Futures
The pass-rate for the first part of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam has fallen to an all-time low, new figures from the Solicitors Regulation Authority have shown. The post SQE1 pass-rate…
Shoosmiths retains 76% autumn NQ solicitors – Legal Cheek
25 out of 33 Shoosmiths has unveiled an autumn retention rate of 76% with 25 of its 33 final-seat trainees staying on. Those staying put will join a raft of…
On the hunt for pupillage? Step inside the nation’s leading chambers with our 2026 guide – Legal Cheek
Pupillage awards, training spots, Oxbridge intake and more courtesy of Legal Cheek’s new 2026 Chambers Most List Say hello to the 2026 edition of the Legal Cheek Chambers Most List…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Barrister is reported to Bar Council over video claiming Israeli government was behind Manchester synagogue attack — and…
Government unveils major home-buying reform plan – Legal Futures
The government has unveiled major plans to reform the home-buying and selling system that it said would save first-time buyers £710 on average. The post Government unveils major home-buying reform…
Four regulators team up to target motor finance law firms and CMCs – Legal Futures
Four regulators have joined forces to tackle misleading advertising and inadequate information provided by some law firms and CMCs working on motor finance claims. The post Four regulators team up…
SRA ordered to pay £27k costs over “seriously irregular” decision – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has been ordered to pay a woman £27,000 in costs after its decision to ban her from working for law firms was quashed. The post SRA…