Author: Legal Cheek
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 🎧
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
‘I’ve failed vac scheme applications three years in a row. When is it time to give up?’
Aspiring lawyer seeks advice
Departing Clifford Chance lawyer takes swipe at Magic Circle firm with ‘commemorative’ mugs
Exclusive: Spill the tea ☕
Trump abandons executive orders against top US law firms
Major win for outfits that fought back
SRA requires students to disclose SQE prep to access results
Follows provider pass rate data issue