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Kim K graduates law school

Throws lavish celebration

May 22 2025 11:10am
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DWF to grow its own forest

Part of net zero efforts

May 21 2025 12:27pm
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careers SQE Hub

Cracking SQE2: What you really need to succeed

From legal secretary, to employment lawyer, to SQE senior tutor, Joanne White has seen it all. We sat down with BARBRI’s SQE2 lead to hear her top tips for success

May 19 2025 10:49am
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Legal Aid Agency hit by cyber attack

Sensitive data of legal aid applicants – including criminal records – downloaded by hackers

May 19 2025 10:03am
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And the winners of The Legal Cheek Awards 2025 are…

Who won what: revealed 🏆

May 16 2025 1:10pm
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SQE grads seem to be a bit worse than their LPC counterparts, say top law firms

Drafting and research skills appear to lag under new regime, according to exclusive Legal Cheek research

May 15 2025 6:24am
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Meet the legal education expert preparing students for success at SQE and beyond

BARBRI’s director of learning, Alisa Gray, discusses the skills that make an excellent lawyer, how students should be using AI and shares her expert advice for learning and development professionals

May 9 2025 12:07pm

What makes Gen Z lawyers different? Insights from a legal educator

Charlotte Wanendeya, Head of Law at BPP (London) discusses dealing with generational conflict in the workplace and how employers can best support Gen Z lawyers

Apr 29 2025 10:26am

Calls to lawyer wellbeing charity at all-time high

Over one third mentioned stress and anxiety, says LawCare

Feb 17 2025 1:05pm

Ban for law firm consultant who glassed pub-goer

Convicted of GBH and criminal damage

Feb 14 2025 8:56am
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‘Silly examples of bad practice’ are no reason to shun AI, says top judge

Master of the Rolls backs artificial intelligence in latest speech

Feb 11 2025 8:47am
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Tackling the SQE as a mature student and career-changer

BPP student Samantha Howlett discusses her finding the right firm, balancing apprenticeship and parenthood, and her insider advice for acing SQE1

Feb 10 2025 9:53am
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The benefits of studying while working – my SQE journey

BPP student Charlotte Marshall discusses distance learning, qualifying work experience and why she values flexibility

Feb 5 2025 8:50am
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Harvey Specter’s apology to law students

Actor behind student fav worries show misrepresents law

Feb 5 2025 8:48am
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ChatGPT

Another lawyer faces ChatGPT trouble

Documents referenced 'nonexistent' cases

Feb 4 2025 8:45am
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AI Face

AI must uphold the rule of law, campaigners urge

Developers should 'act responsibly'

Jan 31 2025 8:58am
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