Author: Legal Cheek

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

LegalEdCon 2025: Final speakers unveiled
Delegates will gather in London tomorrow for Legal Cheek’s annual in-person conference

Should aspiring lawyers embrace AI? Decoding the mixed messages
The Legal Cheek team explore the conflicting range of advice on AI – listen now 🎙️

Aspiring barrister goes viral on TikTok with candid take on pupillage struggles
'Onwards and upwards'

Law firm partner struck off following rape conviction
Currently serving eight-year prison sentence

City law firms turn to bonuses in battle for top junior lawyer talent
As salaries spiral, performance-based extras gives non-US firms a way to compete

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Latest speakers announced for LegalEdCon 2025
High profile legal figures to address delegates at Legal Cheek’s annual in-person conference next week

Slaughter and May keeps NQ pay at £150k
Follows Magic Circle firm's decision to up newly qualified salaries last September

Bank Holiday round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Corporate lawyer reveals how much she spends in a month
Womble Bond Dickinson associate reveals budget

The £2,000 per hour solicitor
Top lawyers' hourly rates closing in on £2,000, new report shows

Should law firms stand up to Trump?
The Legal Cheek team ask how law firms should react to Trump's hostile executive orders – listen now 🎙️

Hard work pays off for TikTok lawfluencer as she bags TC
University of Bristol law student has been sharing her application journey online

LegalEdCon 2025: First batch of speakers announced
Law training experts join influencers, academics and mental health charity leader at Legal Cheek's annual in-person conference