BSB lays out reforms to speed up disciplinary cases – Legal Futures
Major changes to the way in which barristers are disciplined – enabling cases to move faster through the process – have been laid out by the Bar Standards Board. The…
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How legal firms are unlocking high performance with Microsoft 365 Copilot – Legal Futures
One of the most promising tools is Microsoft 365 Copilot – a generative AI productivity assistant designed to save time, ease pressure on teams and support better outcomes for clients…
Council of Europe selects Jylo for 3,000+ user platform rollout – Legal Futures
Jylo, a European enterprise AI platform purpose-built for legal, government and international institutions announces an enterprise rollout with the Council of Europe. The post Council of Europe selects Jylo for…
HFW bumps NQ solicitor pay to £103.5k – Legal Cheek
3.5% rise sees firm join summer salary scramble International law firm HFW has announced an increase in salaries for its newly qualified (NQ) solicitors, effective immediately. The shipping specialists confirmed…
Will you embrace AI or risk being left behind? – Legal Futures
The UK legal sector is an established and traditional institution. Whilst now it may not be fully embracing AI, its presence can now not be ignored by the profession. The…
Solicitor’s will cutting out daughter a forgery, High Court rules – Legal Futures
The supposed beneficiary of a will of a deceased solicitor that cut out his daughter failed to establish that it is genuine, the High Court has ruled. The post Solicitor’s…
Automated small claims platform secures £550,000 in funding – Legal Futures
An automated platform which uses generative AI to “hold the hand” of customers throughout the small claims process has secured £550,000 in its second funding round. The post Automated small…
Barrister filmed drinking brandy in car during trial lunch break – Legal Futures
A high-profile criminal barrister filmed drinking brandy while sitting in his car during a break in a case has been fined £3,000 by a disciplinary tribunal. The post Barrister filmed…
Class matters when applying to be a judge, first figures find – Legal Futures
Lawyers from lower socio-economic backgrounds are less likely to succeed when applying for the bench than those from higher ones, the first official analysis has indicated. The post Class matters…
How ClarksLegal achieved standardisation of document bundling creation with Bundledocs – Legal Futures
By Legal Futures Associate Bundledocs Clarkslegal LLP is a medium-sized law firm based in Reading and London. With a history spanning over 100 years, they offer corporate services, including employment…
Auto Claims Assist – Legal Futures
Since 2009, Auto Claims Assist has helped thousands of UK drivers manage their claims after a non-fault accident. The post Auto Claims Assist appeared first on Legal Futures. – Read…
As AML regulations change, compliance platforms can help firms thrive – Legal Futures
The UK government’s new industrial strategy promises a new approach to AML regulations, aimed at reducing the burden on small law firms and unlocking their potential for growth. The post…
ULaw strikes SQE training deal with Oxford Brookes – Legal Cheek
Partnership will expand to include bar training from September 2026 Oxford Brookes Law School. Image via wikicommons/Donegalscott The University of Law has struck a deal with Oxford Brookes University to…
Freshfields to ‘turbocharge’ future trainees with free tech-focused LLM – Legal Cheek
KCL masters comes with £20k maintenance grant Magic Circle law firm Freshfields has announced a new partnership with King’s College London (KCL) law school, offering future trainees a fully sponsored…
Judge-led divorce service aims to be “Uber for financial remedies” – Legal Futures
The co-founder of a divorce service which puts clients directly in touch with family law judges has said it aims to be a legal services “Uber for financial remedies”. The…