Author: Legal Cheek
Independent reviewer finds improvement in SQE delivery
Positive report
SRA announces further SQE fees increase
£2,006 for SQE1, £3,086 for SQE2
‘Why I quit life as a City lawyer to pursue classical painting’
Legal Cheek sits down with Maria Vitiello to hear how she followed her passion and left the corporate world behind
Clients still expect lawyers to dress smartly, research finds
Over half expect formal attire
Aspiring barrister goes viral after overcoming extraordinary challenges to reach the bar
Expelled and caring for her sister, Leonie Hughes never stopped pursuing her dream
How to secure a training contract at a top law firm
Tips from a future Magic Circle trainee
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Aspiring lawyers will still need to cover core law modules in the AI age, says Master of the Rolls
Don't ditch those textbooks just yet
Hogan Lovells retains 14 of 21 spring qualifying trainees
Two NQs on fixed term contracts
More speakers announced as countdown to LegalEdCon 2026 begins
Under a month away
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader unveil new look ahead of ‘largest law firm merger in history’
Partners vote in favour
Another lawfluencer steps back from lawyer life
Henry Nelson-Case becomes fourth high-profile figure in weeks to quit legal practice
RPC confirms location of new City HQ
International outfit picks 'historic warehouse' at Devonshire Square
Legal AI giant hires Jude Law
Legora employs star power
Milbank trainee sets sights on marathon world record as ‘Captain Underpants’
Fastest fictional character
Ashurst and Perkins Coie partners vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to merge
New £2 billion legal giant is step closer
SRA confirms Sentencing Act 2026 will not feature in April SQE2 assessments
Aspiring lawyers take note
Podcast: What law students need to know before exam season
The revision techniques first-class students swear by — listen now
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend