Category: News

Deloitte teams up with PhD tech students to solve ‘future problems’ in the legal sector
Tackle areas ripe for development including AI and blockchain

Over half of female lawyers have experienced or witnessed sexism at work
But 46% fail to report over fears it would negatively impact their careers, new research reveals

LPC pass rates nosedive as report reveals one law school where just 29% of students made the grade
While achievement gap between white and ethnic minority students remains large

Quinn Emanuel follows Freshfields in ditching ‘Dear Sirs’ from lawyers’ emails
'The idea is to show that we take gender seriously', says US firm

70% of lawyers worry about letting their bosses down
Many also fret over lack of genuine workmates, new research finds

Ropes & Gray bumps London NQ pay to £130,000 as it confirms spring retention score
Keeps two out of three NQs

Linklaters to relocate London HQ
Two minute walk from current Silk Street site

Four new speakers announced for LegalEdCon London 2020
Quartet add to the array of different perspectives represented at Legal Cheek’s 14 May Future of Legal Education and Training Conference

ULaw reveals first details of SQE prep course and masters options
Update comes as law school giant ranks number one for LLB acceptances

Cabinet reshuffle: Attorney General Geoffrey Cox gets the sack
Barrister resigns 'at the PM's request'

Covington & Burling London lawyer allegedly blasts BA over ‘s***’ first-class flight
Antonio Michaelides reportedly claimed staff took over five hours to fit baby seat

The Supreme Court is on the hunt for judicial assistants
Rub shoulders with the UK's top judges

Junior solicitor removed from profession after backdating legal aid paperwork
He was just a few months qualified at the time
City law firm recruits cannabis partner
Ince looks to capitalise on growing market

Don’t use NDAs to silence sexual harassment claims, arbitration service warns
Fresh guidance looks to address misuse of gagging orders

Join Extinction Rebellion, eco-activist tells judges
Donnachadh McCarthy says climate protection needs greater backing from the bench, as judge reportedly tells protestors 'you have to succeed'

Nearly a third of trainee solicitors paid below Law Society recommended minimum
Rookies in regions hit hardest

It’s all about barrister v solicitor as Labour leadership contest gathers pace
Age-old divide rears its head in latest political battle