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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
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SQE students must apply for reasonable adjustments earlier under new rules

Regulator tweaks support policy

Feb 23 2026 10:56am

What does a corporate lawyer actually do?

The Legal Cheek Podcast takes a look at everything from deals to due diligence -- listen now 🎙️

Feb 23 2026 9:08am

Monday morning round-up

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

Feb 23 2026 8:02am

Lawyers are using AI despite lacking trust in it, research finds

Nearly half of respondents express limited confidence in AI-generated legal outputs

Feb 19 2026 11:08am
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Regulator probes ‘potential fraud’ at collapsed regional law firm 

Investigating alleged 'misappropriation of client money'

Feb 17 2026 11:41am
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What does being a disputes lawyer actually involve?

The Legal Cheek Podcast looks at everything from class actions to litigation funding -- listen now 🎙️

Feb 16 2026 8:50am

Monday morning round-up

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

Feb 16 2026 7:56am

Kirkland cuts concierge service for lawyers

One associate used it to buy dog shoes

Feb 13 2026 10:57am
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