News

Orrick cuts global workforce by 6%
US firm responds to reduced demand amid market uncertainty

Squires to cover uni fees for underprivileged aspiring lawyers
Law firm to support seven students through new scholarship programme

Henry Hendron jailed after trying to buy drugs from clients
Given 14 months

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

Criminal barrister in the running for London mayor
Tory candidate Mozammel Hossain KC was the first Bangladeshi-born criminal barrister to take silk

Top 10 places for Glasgow, Bristol, Warwick and Queen’s Belfast in latest law school power list
Oxford takes top spot again

First woman set to lead judiciary in 755 years
Lady Chief Justice?

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

BPP seeks QWE trainees
Law school giant offers paid legal work that counts towards qualification

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

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

‘How can I convince my firm to sign off my qualifying work experience?’
One paralegal asks for readers’ advice on the way forward

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

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

Simmons & Simmons to cut business travel as part of green push
International outfit sets emissions reduction targets

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

UK-India agreement brings ‘huge opportunities’ for lawyers
Formally signed this week

SRA releases first review into SQE ethnicity attainment gap
Career barriers can have a 'knock-on' effect in candidates' performance

Clifford Chance ramps up US presence with Texas launch
Magic Circle outfit now has three offices in America 🇺🇸

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'

Future pupil barrister ‘overwhelmed’ by crowdfunding success
Lewis Dean raises over ten grand towards bar course