Tag: Solicitors

Another major influencer quits BigLaw

Social media star Ellie Stefanie becomes third high-profile figure to announce they’re leaving

3 days ago

‘Do City law firms still favour certain unis?’

Solicitor hopeful has concerns

4 days ago
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What does it take to be a solicitor apprentice?

Ceri Evans, programme director for apprenticeships at ULaw, discusses the confidence and skills needed to pursue a legal career straight from school

5 days ago

AI will destroy the billable hour, says Anthropic’s top lawyer

Tech giant's top lawyer makes bold predicition

6 days ago
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Why researching law firms requires an MI5 mindset

Steph Day, Careers and Employability Manager at BARBRI, explains how to dig into firms properly, leverage non-law experience to your advantage and stay resilient in a fast-changing profession

7 days ago

The SQE was meant to improve things — so why is it still so controversial?

The Legal Cheek Podcast discusses the exam five years post roll-out

7 days ago
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Claimant caught using smart glasses during cross-examination

High Court judge finds claimant was 'coached' through evidence

Mar 13 2026 1:14pm
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Why the best legal careers rarely go exactly to plan

ULaw programme lead Emma Taylor about her route into law and the case for keeping an open mind as an aspiring solicitor

Mar 12 2026 8:45am
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Why negotiation still matters in the age of AI

Charlotte Wanendeya, ex-Magic Circle lawyer and Head of Law at BPP London, on why the skills that make a great lawyer have never mattered more

Mar 11 2026 11:22am
Ropes & Gray London office

Ropes & Gray raises London NQ pay to £170k

Rises for trainees too

Mar 11 2026 8:51am
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Government launches legal advice service for rape victims

Help understand rights and push back on intrusive requests for personal information

Mar 10 2026 11:12am

US lawyers work harder than UK lawyers, claims top US lawyer

Quinn Emanuel chief says UK firms have 'healthier' work-life balance

Mar 9 2026 1:04pm
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What employment lawyers actually do

The Legal Cheek podcast explores everything from unfair dismissals to the new Employment Rights Act 🎧

Mar 9 2026 8:53am