LPC pass rates tumble to 42% as SQE takes over – Legal Cheek
Lowest in five years Pass rates on the Legal Practice Course (LPC) have tumbled to just 42%, as the old route to qualification continues its slow wind-down and more students…
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Bar Council hits back at “disgraceful” attacks on Black interns scheme – Legal Futures
The Bar Council has hit out at the “disgraceful social media posts” responding to its launch of this year’s 10,000 Black Interns at the Bar programme. The post Bar Council…
Solicitor fined for letting down clients over off-plan investments – Legal Futures
A solicitor who failed to advise clients on the risks of off-plan, buyer-led investment schemes has been fined £17,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The post Solicitor fined for letting…
Launch of barrister apprenticeships moving closer – Legal Futures
Candidates should soon be able to apply for the first barrister apprenticeships, it emerged at an event that also featured a debate about the existence of ‘imposter syndrome’. The post…
DASLS Autumn Dinner on the 26th September 2025 [blogging] – Devon & Somerset Law Society Blog Updates
DASLS AUTUMNM DINNER A BIG thank you to all of the guests who attended the DASLS Autumn Dinner on the 26th September 2025 at The Castle Hotel Taunton. We had…
Woman goes viral after spotted reading The Secret Barrister in the middle of packed Ibiza club – Legal Cheek
Hitting a different kind of bar? Credit: @mrnathist A mystery woman has recently garnered attention on social media after being filmed reading The Secret Barrister’s latest book in the middle…
Lawfluencer barrister quits criminal bar for happiness – Legal Cheek
Taz Aldeek says he wants to start ‘living for today’ Taz Aldeek A YouTubing junior barrister has gone public with his decision to quit his job as a prosecutor after…
Money talks: What NQ solicitors earn at the UK’s top law firms – Legal Cheek
Who’s leading the way in junior lawyer pay? Exclusive research from Legal Cheek has revealed the eye-watering pay packets of junior lawyers at the UK’s top firms, with fresh-faced 20-somethings…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Populist threat to rule of law a danger to UK working class, says attorney general Shabana Mahmood vows…
The three pillars of child-centred justice – Law Gazette – Features
Writing in the Gazette in 2022, I warned that without reform of child justice systems, a bleak situation would get bleaker still. The crises of that period have not disappeared.…
Criminal charges in Peru matter for everyone – Law Gazette – Features
The arrest and prosecution of arbitrators in Peru for their alleged involvement in corrupt activities has sent shockwaves through the international arbitration community. – Read More
Duty to disclose adverse judicial criticism – Law Gazette – Features
A recent High Court decision in commercial litigation has generated significant interest in the expert witness community. It also has potential ramifications for civil litigators. – Read More
Fear and posing – Law Gazette – Features
Some lawyers approached by the Gazette for this article did not want to comment on the record, for fear of putting themselves and colleagues at risk. That is perfectly understandable.…
Decisions and interventions – Law Gazette – Features
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal). – Read More
Using AI in marketing – how to lead with transparency – Legal Futures
For many in-house legal marketing teams, using artificial intelligence tools may feel risky. But it can be a powerful asset when used with transparency. The post Using AI in marketing…