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SQE1 pass rate drops to just 44%

Lowest success rate so far

Oct 2 2024 10:58am
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Disgraced human rights lawyer admits fraud charges connected to claims against Iraqi war veterans

Philip Shiner received £3 million under legal aid contract

Oct 1 2024 9:36am
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Over one million law firm passwords found on dark web

Hackers increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities

Sep 30 2024 8:07am
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Monday morning round-up

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

Sep 30 2024 8:06am
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A&O Shearman partner resigns following drink-driving conviction

Only joined Magic Circle firm earlier this year

Sep 27 2024 8:48am
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The best social media posts of the week

A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Sep 27 2024 8:47am
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Top London chambers fails in bid to keep £2.75 million theft secret

Cash allegedly stolen by former manager of Pump Court Chambers

Sep 26 2024 10:12am
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Addleshaws pushes NQ lawyer pay to £100k

Rises in regions too

Sep 26 2024 8:17am
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City lawyers slam SRA’s proposal for unlimited fines

City of London Law Society says proposals are 'arbitrary' and 'flawed'

Sep 25 2024 8:45am
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Over 40% of lawyers now use AI to accelerate their work

Despite growing use of AI in legal work, concerns persist over public tools producing fake information

Sep 24 2024 8:50am
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Aspiring solicitor claims training contract rejection over ‘political views’

Reddit post spotlights vac scheme etiquette

Sep 24 2024 8:50am
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7 top tips for law student freshers

Advice from across the Legal Cheek team

Sep 23 2024 7:50am
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Monday morning round-up

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

Sep 23 2024 7:46am
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Solicitor struck off for blackmailing business partner

"Extremely serious" misconduct

Sep 20 2024 11:06am