Author: Legal Cheek
Another major influencer quits BigLaw
Social media star Ellie Stefanie becomes third high-profile figure to announce they’re leaving
‘Do City law firms still favour certain unis?’
Solicitor hopeful has concerns
Kirkland & Ellis partners earned £22,000 a day last year
Premier League footballer levels
Lawfluencer announces departure from City law after finishing training contract
Vera Mayzel made announcement on Instagram
From Gymshark to Monzo: UK IPOs in 2026
Corporate paralegal Thomas Martin analyses the outlook for the London IPO market in 2026
Bakers keep 17 out of 20 newly qualifying trainees
One NQ on fixed term deal
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
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Claimant caught using smart glasses during cross-examination
High Court judge finds claimant was 'coached' through evidence
‘Is it a bad idea to chase grad rec about my vac scheme application?’
Aspiring lawyer seeks readers' thoughts 🤔
Simpson Thacher deadline blunder leaves major client facing merger block
Filed appeal one day late
Legal ‘V-Level’ set for 2028 launch
Equivalent to one A-Level
Ropes & Gray raises London NQ pay to £170k
Rises for trainees too
Solicitor convicted of stalking legal blogger receives community order
'Shown no remorse whatsoever'
Government launches legal advice service for rape victims
Help understand rights and push back on intrusive requests for personal information
US lawyers work harder than UK lawyers, claims top US lawyer
Quinn Emanuel chief says UK firms have 'healthier' work-life balance
Kennedys fined £18k after client account used as ‘banking facility’
'Risk of substantial harm'
What employment lawyers actually do
The Legal Cheek podcast explores everything from unfair dismissals to the new Employment Rights Act 🎧