Category: News

Paralegal barred for attempting to cover up missed emails
Isolated incident

Big Four player KPMG eyes US law firm launch
Targets $400 billion US legal market

Britain’s oldest practising barrister hits 90
Qualified pre-email

‘My worst week was 6 consecutive 20 billable hour days’: Junior lawyers reveal their most gruelling work schedules
Hours targets, client demands and chasing that bonus

Clyde & Co expands US presence with Dallas merger
Launches in Texas

Lord Harley’s bid to overturn Inner Temple’s membership refusal fails
Lodged multiple appeals

Chambers pupillage awards: the new pay war?
Pay boosts reach 50%

Law graduate rejected for a paralegal role vents frustration on LinkedIn
'While I respect the firm's selection process...'

Lawyers feature across New Years Honours List
City partners and Dana Denis-Smith receive honours

January event dates for aspiring solicitors and barristers
Get ahead for the new year with a host of Legal Cheek events

Legal market predictions for 2025
The Legal Cheek team speculate on what 2025 will bring the legal profession -- listen now 🎙️

Barbie, the moon, and AI: our top 10 legal journals explored
The year’s most talked-about legal challenges and trends

Barrister disbarred for sexually harassing pupil barristers
Inappropriate comments and contact

Junior barrister makes surprise appearance in Gavin & Stacey Christmas special
'Little break from the day job…'

Battle of the fonts: What’s the best typeface for lawyers?
Internet debate

Osborne Clarke lawyer fined £50k over Nadhim Zahawi ‘without prejudice’ email
Breached code but not SLAPP, says tribunal

Serious Fraud Office charges five over Axiom Ince collapse
Allegations involve misuse of £60 million in client cash

Former Osborne Clarke travel manager sanctioned for train ticket fraud
Made 290 false delay claims