News

Bank Holiday round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend

David Cameron in talks to join DLA Piper
New role for former Prime Minister?

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?

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

TikTok lawyer charged with money laundering
Akhmed Yakoob boasts over 200k social media followers

Kim K graduates law school
Throws lavish celebration

Hertfordshire law students conduct mock hearings with real prisoners
Helping prisoners understand parole and reduce re-offending

DWF to grow its own forest
Part of net zero efforts

SRA hits law firm owner with record £4 million fine
Dishonesty impacted thousands

Lawyers gear up for London Legal Walk
17 June 🚶

Future law student asks internet whether it’s OK to be a stripper
'Law firms like people with customer facing previous experience'

Legal Aid Agency hit by cyber attack
Sensitive data of legal aid applicants – including criminal records – downloaded by hackers

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

Everton’s new £800 million ground named ‘Hill Dickinson Stadium’
Toffees 🤝 Corporate law firm

And the winners of The Legal Cheek Awards 2025 are…
Who won what: revealed 🏆