Author: Legal Cheek

Regulator unveils changes to SQE appeals and complaints process
Aims to improve fairness, says SRA

Solicitor struck off after trying to stop law firm reporting him to SRA
'Troubling mind set'

City law firm partner moves surge to record levels
US outfits driving hiring spree

Ex-Jones Day partner to face tribunal over ‘burn it’ order
Found in contempt of court in 2022

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

ULaw strikes SQE training deal with Oxford Brookes
Partnership will expand to include bar training from September 2026

Paul Weiss completes refit of Twitter’s former West End office
The vibe is Mayfair hedge fund club privé

‘About to start my first vac scheme — what are the dos and don’ts?’
Aspiring solicitor keen to make good first impression

Bird & Bird bumps NQ solicitor pay to £102k
Rise of just over 4%

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

Regulator flags areas of improvement for College of Legal Practice
Report finds virtual law school meets standards in five key areas but falls short in two

Aspiring lawyer wins right to sue Clyde & Co over alleged discrimination after TC rejections
Law grad claims she was unfairly denied remote assessment

Shoosmiths partner profits soar 30% as firm awards £3.5 million in staff bonuses
Strong financial year

Aspiring barrister’s ‘ever expanding spiral’ ends in paralegal role
Unconventional job hunt pays off

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

‘Help! My supervisor has completely checked out’
Trainee worries it may jeopardise NQ role

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

SRA tweaks how SQE students apply for reasonable adjustments
Regulator takes steps to improve process

Aspiring barrister walks ‘ever expanding spiral’ in creative legal job hunt
Facing rejection online, Thomas Isaac is taking his CV to law firms' doors