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Reed Smith launches ‘SQE academy’ in UAE

Open to all individuals that have graduated from a recognised university

Nov 9 2022 12:20pm

‘The role of a lawyer is much more people focused than it sometimes appears’

ULaw campus programme and student lead Laura Duffy discusses legal life in the North and the benefits of paralegal experience

Nov 9 2022 10:15am

Law firms’ profits squeezed as demand drops and costs rise, new report finds

Outfits adopting 'wait-it-out' approach -- for now

Nov 9 2022 9:14am
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Will more lawyers join Mastodon?

Legal Twitterati trials alternative social media platform in the wake of Musk takeover

Nov 8 2022 11:09am
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Climate crisis and emergency legal advice in the spotlight as Pro Bono Week begins

Annual event promotes and supports voluntary contributions made by lawyers

Nov 7 2022 9:44am
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The Uffizi follows up Pornhub success by suing Jean Paul Gaultier

But does trouble lie in store when it comes to AI art?

Nov 7 2022 9:21am
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Finding the right law firm for you

Squire Patton Boggs corporate associate Gabriel Pennington shares the key considerations aspiring lawyers should think about

Nov 4 2022 11:44am

Diversity milestones in law and politics

Solicitor Baljinder Singh Atwal reflects on the recent appointments of Law Society President Lubna Shuja and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Nov 4 2022 11:09am
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Magic Circle v US firms: A moot point

City Insider takes issue with a recent market report comparing the elite quintet to 'a room full of millionaires that refuse to believe that their business model is in trouble'

Nov 4 2022 10:20am
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Ex-Freshfields partner appointed Court of Appeal judge

Sarah Falk becomes only the third solicitor to achieve feat

Nov 4 2022 8:51am
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A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the South

ULaw campus dean Sarah Pooley discusses her career, legal tech and how prep is the key to success

Nov 3 2022 11:07am

5 things we learned about life at a global law firm

A panel of lawyers from White & Case discuss the realities of working on high-value, cross-border deals

Nov 2 2022 10:42am

Revealed: Law firms’ average start work and finish times 2023

Legal Cheek’s exclusive research sheds light on the working habits of trainee and junior lawyers as firms continue to fine-tune their WFH policies

Nov 2 2022 9:24am
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‘Lawfare’ among six new words added to Collins Dictionary

'The strategic use of legal proceedings to intimidate or hinder an opponent'

Nov 1 2022 2:04pm

‘Do what you enjoy and makes you fulfilled, and don’t be afraid to move on or switch path’

Ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in Manchester, barrister turned ULaw tutor Kate Hammond takes part in a quick-fire Q&A with the Legal Cheek Careers team

Nov 1 2022 10:27am

The Magic Circle is ‘being attacked from all angles’ by US and Big Four competitors

New report suggests elite UK quintet may need to focus on mid-market work

Nov 1 2022 9:36am
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10 inspirational Black lawyers

7BR marketing exec Christianah Omobosola Babajide pays homage to her favourite legal heroes

Oct 31 2022 2:08pm
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