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Top justices set to head north next May as the court packs its bags for Scotland

ULaw lecturer Hayleigh Southgate discusses how she brings real-world deal experience into the classroom

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Thought to be the only judge in the world to hear criminal cases using text-to-speech tech

Ropes & Gray's Micheal Onyekuru reflects on his journey into law, from studying at Warwick and starting his training contract in the City

New initiative calls on ambassadors to promote UK justice in their communities

Aspiring solicitor Ben Scott explores how name, image and likeness rights are reshaping US college sport

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Stefanie Hughes explains what it means to a professional support lawyer and shares how she helps the commercial team stay ahead of legal and market developments

'Still a lot of work to do,' says Bar Council chair

'Falling short isn’t failure — it’s fuel,' says aspiring lawyer

Rookie lawyer who sniffed an opportunity with class action funding now finds himself out of a job

Jamie Ball, AI lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, about his journey from techie to AI law innovator and how the firm is embracing AI and trainee-led innovation

The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Irwin Mitchell employment lawyer Andy Boyde considers what AI and regulatory change mean for aspiring solicitors

Ellie Hecht's campaign could see Bar and smaller firms follow lead of corporate law

Solicitor General Ellie Reeves says Pro Bono Week is a reminder of what the legal profession does so well

Current ULaw SQE student Evie McKnight reflects on her journey from studying languages to securing a training contract at an international firm

Goodwin private equity lawyer George Weavil explores the dynamic nature of deal-making, the importance of commercial awareness, and how junior lawyers can set themselves up for early success

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Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Harbottle & Lewis managing associate Sam Purkiss to hear how a passion for sport helped shape his legal career in media and entertainment