The rise of the non-equity partner – Legal Cheek
As Freshfields reportedly adopts an approach favoured by leading US firms, Legal Cheek explores the key differences behind this model and the motivations driving firms to embrace it Magic Circle…
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Latest SQE2 pass rate hits 78% – Legal Cheek
1,342 candidates sat latest assessment The latest Solicitors Qualifying Examination 2 (SQE2) results are in, with the overall pass rate climbing to 78% in the October 2025 sitting. A total…
Training of lawyers “not good enough”, MPs told – Legal Futures
The training of lawyers in England and Wales, both at law schools and through CPD, “is not good enough” and could be improved by regulation, a leading legal academic has…
Public sector and probate drive 7% rise in High Court claims – Legal Futures
Public sector claims and probate claims are two of the main reasons why claims issued in the High Court rose by 7% last year, according to new figures. The post…
Lammy backs LawtechUK for next three years as he sets out AI vision – Legal Futures
Lord Chancellor David Lammy yesterday announced £4.5m in funding for LawtechUK for the next three years alongside a series of initiatives to increase the use of AI in the courts.…
Solicitor advising PM Law staff to seek protective awards – Legal Futures
A law firm that has previously acted for employees of Axiom Ince and Metamorph Group after both collapsed is now advising more than 50 former PM Law staff members. The…
Why more council tenants are taking legal action over dangerous living conditions – Legal Futures
Over the past three years, the number of council tenants pursuing legal action over unsafe, unhealthy or structurally compromised homes has risen sharply. The post Why more council tenants are…
Financial & Legal – Legal Futures
Financial & Legal is a UK‑based insurer specialising in the delivery of both established and bespoke After the Event (ATE), Before the Event (BTE), assistance, and ancillary insurance solutions, all…
SQE confidentiality rules relaxed after students complain of overly broad policy – Legal Cheek
SRA makes changes The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has updated its candidate confidentiality policy for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), narrowing the scope of what students are required to keep…
Non-AI technology-only law firm authorised by SRA – Legal Futures
A technology-only law firm built around a “fully deterministic legal model” has been authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the first of its kind. The post Non-AI technology-only law firm…
Solicitor faces probe after putting client documents into ChatGPT – Legal Futures
The Upper Tribunal has warned lawyers against putting client documents into ChatGPT and other open-source AI tools after a solicitor admitted doing so. The post Solicitor faces probe after putting…
SRA puts conditions on practice of controversial solicitor Milne – Legal Futures
Controversial solicitor Andrew Milne has been put under a supervision condition by the Solicitors Regulation Authority following a conviction for stalking. The post SRA puts conditions on practice of controversial…
Restrictions on compliance roles “will harm access to justice” – Legal Futures
Preventing the owners of law firms from being compliance officers could lead to “additional regulatory expenses” which will be passed onto clients, the Law Society has warned. The post Restrictions…
How legal judgement is shifting in in-house practice – Legal Futures
Across UK organisations, legal teams are now involved earlier in decision-making, often before proposals have taken a settled shape. The post How legal judgement is shifting in in-house practice appeared…
Clifford Chance retains 76% of spring qualifying trainees – Legal Cheek
38 out of 50 Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance has unveiled its latest spring retention figures, with 38 out of 50 of its final-seat trainees staying on. The firm…