Category: Feature

Quiet in court: rethinking legal confidence

University of Exeter law student Sajanthiya Siridaran challenges pre-conceptions around the type of students that make great lawyers

Jun 2 2025 8:33am
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How Gen Z lawyers are transforming the legal profession from within

S.K. Amir, University of London LLM graduate, examines how Gen Z is influencing change within law

May 29 2025 8:44am
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Why do so few solicitors become judges?

As the number of non-barristers on the bench falls to its lowest point in a decade, what is holding solicitors back?

May 23 2025 11:00am
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YouTuber shares life as a Magic Circle trainee — in and out of the office

Liberty Miles has racked up 80k+ subscribers

Mar 18 2025 8:44am
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news SQE Hub

SQE results day reactions are taking over TikTok — and it’s emotional chaos

'POV: you just opened your SQE1 results and…'

Mar 13 2025 8:35am
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Trump’s executive orders under siege — but is he already winning?

As legal challenges mount, US President escalates his attack on law firms

Mar 12 2025 8:32am

Women leaders in law: Inspiring advice for the next generation of lawyers

Legal Cheek asks those at the top of the profession for their words of advice ahead of tomorrow's International Women’s Day

Mar 7 2025 8:53am

The language of love… and litigation

The lawyerly skills that go hand in hand with romance

Feb 14 2025 8:55am
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The journey to a TC as told by Michael Scott

'That's what she said'

Feb 6 2025 7:48am
a magnifying glass on business performance and economy trends reveals new year opportunities for startup, focus on vision and strategic analysis for success

The ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of 2025 — legal edition

What students and lawyers need to know to succeed this year

Jan 10 2025 8:04am
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8 New Year’s resolutions for law students 

New year, new you 🫵

Jan 2 2025 9:24am

Legal Cheek’s most read stories of 2024

SQE shambles, NQ pay wars, LinkedIn rows and more

Dec 27 2024 9:11am

Legal gift guide: what to get the lawyer in your life this Christmas

It’s giving… season 💁‍♀️

Dec 13 2024 8:47am
TikToks

Meet the TikTokin’ law students sharing a glimpse into their daily lives

From part-time jobs to constitutional law lectures to dance classes – these law students keep busy!

Nov 22 2024 8:36am

It’s a haunted house but it’s just … (law student edition)

SQE, TC rejections and more 😱

Oct 31 2024 7:44am
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Classic case law through the eyes of Gen Z

'This girl is just vibing at the café, drinking her ginger beer, right?'

Sep 19 2024 8:09am
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Aeroplane cockpit

What lawyers can learn from pilots about using AI

From cockpit to courtroom

Aug 14 2024 8:04am
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The law student’s guide to balancing a side job

Southampton Uni's Maddy Nicholl shares her top tips

Aug 1 2024 9:05am