Category: News

Barrister apprentices could be here as early as next year, says trailblazer chair
Common law sets, law firms and government bodies show interest in new pathway

Young lawyers face burnout as legal sector’s long hours culture bites, report finds
LawCare calls for urgent change

Happy new ‘legal year’!
Start of legal year marked with full-on ceremony attended by new Lord Chancellor, head of judiciary, and other bigwigs (quite literally)

Thinking about a solicitor apprenticeship? Your go-to guide to life at 40 top law firms is here — including what they pay school-leavers
Legal Cheek’s Solicitor Apprenticeship Most List: refreshed for 2026

LPC pass rates tumble to 42% as SQE takes over
Lowest in five years

Woman goes viral after spotted reading The Secret Barrister in the middle of packed Ibiza club
Hitting a different kind of bar?

Lawfluencer barrister quits criminal bar for happiness
Taz Aldeek says he wants to start 'living for today'

SQE provider pass rates must be released ‘as soon as possible’, says interim super-regulator boss
SRA faces criticism over delayed data

Bar Council confirms key pupillage application dates
Aspiring barristers take note

Hogan Lovells keeps 16 of 24 autumn qualifying trainees
One NQ on fixed term contract

SRA defends use of MCQs in SQE exams
Regulator says approach is fair, efficient and not just recall

London law firm wins appeal over NQ lawyer’s commission claim
Sought £8k under bonus scheme

Banksy mural showing judge attacking protester recreated on Scarborough beach
Wiped from High Court earlier this month

Big UK law firms out in front in AI tech race
New research shows major outfits splashing out on AI tools, training and even start-up investments

Clifford Chance unveils new logo
New look underscores commitment to 'creating advantage for clients', says MC firm

Solicitor questions why state school lawyers have ‘clubs’ but the privately educated don’t
Sparks debate on LinkedIn

DLA Piper trainee goes public with decision to quit TC after one month
Inês Pinheiro reveals how the pressure of securing a training contract and tackling the SQE led to burnout

Simmons & Simmons unveils AI law internship
'Outstanding’ students may secure permanent role