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Orrick cuts global workforce by 6%

US firm responds to reduced demand amid market uncertainty

Jun 14 2023 12:48pm
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Squires to cover uni fees for underprivileged aspiring lawyers

Law firm to support seven students through new scholarship programme

Jun 14 2023 9:23am
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Married City lawyer who shared intimate pictures with 18-year-old female apprentice struck off

Bulk of 76 allegations proven against ex-Gowling director Oliver Bretherton

Jun 13 2023 12:30pm
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Criminal barrister in the running for London mayor

Tory candidate Mozammel Hossain KC was the first Bangladeshi-born criminal barrister to take silk

Jun 13 2023 10:35am
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First woman set to lead judiciary in 755 years

Lady Chief Justice?

Jun 12 2023 11:11am
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Lord Chancellor among big names taking part in tomorrow’s London Legal Walk

16,000 walkers prepare to hit the streets to raise money for legal advice charities

Jun 12 2023 10:35am

BPP seeks QWE trainees

Law school giant offers paid legal work that counts towards qualification

Jun 12 2023 9:28am
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Monday morning round-up

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

Jun 12 2023 8:45am

Exclusive research: Money, career building and burnout among top concerns for bar hopefuls

New Legal Cheek Bar Student Perceptions Report shines light on the issues that matter to aspiring barristers

Jun 9 2023 10:01am
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‘How can I convince my firm to sign off my qualifying work experience?’

One paralegal asks for readers’ advice on the way forward

Jun 9 2023 8:56am
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Best of the blogs

Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Jun 9 2023 8:50am

Elton John introduced Prince Harry to celebrity barrister David Sherborne whilst on holiday in France

Top 5RB tenant represents Duke in alleged phone-hacking trial in High Court this week

Jun 8 2023 12:17pm
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Simmons & Simmons to cut business travel as part of green push

International outfit sets emissions reduction targets

Jun 8 2023 10:18am
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10 dos and don’ts this summer vac scheme season

From self-control on socials to planning your route to the office; Legal Cheek is here to help

Jun 8 2023 8:57am
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news SQE Hub

SRA releases first review into SQE ethnicity attainment gap

Career barriers can have a 'knock-on' effect in candidates' performance

Jun 7 2023 9:12am
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Clifford Chance ramps up US presence with Texas launch

Magic Circle outfit now has three offices in America 🇺🇸

Jun 6 2023 12:35pm
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Barrister, 34, becomes youngest ever minority ethnic Crown Court judge

Ayesha Smart hopes appointment will dispel myth that 'judges have to be more senior, come from a privileged background or gone to Oxbridge'

Jun 6 2023 11:14am
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Future pupil barrister ‘overwhelmed’ by crowdfunding success

Lewis Dean raises over ten grand towards bar course

Jun 6 2023 9:35am
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