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Bank Holiday round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend

May 27 2025 7:29am

David Cameron in talks to join DLA Piper

New role for former Prime Minister?

May 23 2025 4:25pm
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Why do so few solicitors become judges?

As the number of non-barristers on the bench falls to its lowest point in a decade, what is holding solicitors back?

May 23 2025 11:00am
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People using social media on their mobile phones

The best social media posts of the week

A round-up of online musings, memes and more

May 23 2025 8:58am

TikTok lawyer charged with money laundering

Akhmed Yakoob boasts over 200k social media followers

May 22 2025 12:01pm

Kim K graduates law school

Throws lavish celebration

May 22 2025 11:10am
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Hertfordshire law students conduct mock hearings with real prisoners

Helping prisoners understand parole and reduce re-offending

May 22 2025 8:49am

DWF to grow its own forest

Part of net zero efforts

May 21 2025 12:27pm
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£50 notes

SRA hits law firm owner with record £4 million fine

Dishonesty impacted thousands

May 21 2025 8:58am
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Future law student asks internet whether it’s OK to be a stripper

'Law firms like people with customer facing previous experience'

May 20 2025 8:50am
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Hacker in data security concept. Hacker using laptop. Hacking the Internet. Cyber attack.

Legal Aid Agency hit by cyber attack

Sensitive data of legal aid applicants – including criminal records – downloaded by hackers

May 19 2025 10:03am
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Monday morning round-up

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

May 19 2025 7:56am

And the winners of The Legal Cheek Awards 2025 are…

Who won what: revealed 🏆

May 16 2025 1:10pm