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How to convert a vac scheme into a TC offer

8 tips for crossing that final hurdle

Mar 6 2026 8:47am
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Macfarlanes opens office in New York

New outpost will not practise US law

Mar 4 2026 8:57am

Trump abandons executive orders against top US law firms

Major win for outfits that fought back

Mar 3 2026 11:30am
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SRA requires students to disclose SQE prep to access results

Follows provider pass rate data issue

Mar 3 2026 8:51am
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What law firms really want to see in your TC application

The Legal Cheek Podcast discusses the tips and tricks to make a strong impression -- listen now 🎧

Mar 2 2026 8:54am

Solicitor struck off after misleading judge about being abroad during hearing

Said he was in London, was actually in Munich

Mar 2 2026 8:54am
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Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Mar 2 2026 7:58am

Justice Sec Lammy unveils AI courts plan to tackle criminal case backlog

'Blitz' courts, AI transcription and prison vans in bus lanes among Deputy PM's sweeping reforms

Feb 26 2026 10:28am
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Former Magic Circle trainee who vlogged legal life reveals she’s quit BigLaw

Traded a six-figure salary for backpacking

Feb 26 2026 9:11am

The rise of the non-equity partner

As Freshfields reportedly adopts an approach favoured by leading US firms, Legal Cheek explores the key differences behind this model and the motivations driving firms to embrace it

Feb 25 2026 8:55am
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Latest SQE2 pass rate hits 78%

1,342 candidates sat latest assessment

Feb 25 2026 8:54am