Category: News
King & Wood Mallesons under investigation for allegedly overworking junior lawyers
Inquiry launched following a complaint of 'employee fatigue' in the international outfit’s Melbourne office
High Court quadruples suspension of City lawyer convicted of Christmas party sex assault
Alastair Main reportedly poured beer over his victim’s head and called her an 'Australian slut'
Exclusive: City law firm asks trainees to pull all nighter days after promising to support lawyers mental health
Leaked email sent late on Friday tells trainees who said no that they must 'provide evidence' of their 'inability to help'
Ashurst boosts newly-qualified solicitor pay by 8% to £82,000
Salaries could swell to over £94,000 with maximum bonuses
High Court judges could see salaries swell by over 30% to £240,000 under new proposals
Will extra cash help improve judicial morale?
Lawyers vent fury over survey which asked whether The Secret Barrister should be ‘unmasked’
Little appetite to find out identity of whistleblower
Clyde & Co partner sacked over ‘inappropriate behaviour’ following internal investigation
Report claims senior lawyer encouraged colleagues to accompany him to strip clubs
IBA Conference: ‘Lawyers just don’t do emotion’, says leading behavioural expert
Law is the last profession to embrace emotional intelligence
DWF is looking to recruit its first ever pupil barrister
Following BSB approval
Review reveals ‘shortcomings’ in Baker McKenzie’s handling of sex assault allegation
The victim reportedly received a payout and entered into a confidentiality agreement
Reed Smith keeps 10 out of 13 autumn NQs
As applications for TCs at the international outfit soar by 54%
British lawtech entrepreneur launches app that lets you swipe right to ‘sue anyone’
Legal action for the Tinder generation?
To become a lawyer don’t study law, says Supreme Court’s Lord Sumption — do history, classics, economics or languages instead
Top judge backs law conversion route
Gay cake judgment: Human rights barrister explains what you need to know about today’s big decision
Bakery's refusal to make same-sex marriage cake is NOT discriminatory, rules Supreme Court
8 City law firms pledge to improve lawyer wellbeing
On World Mental Health Day
IBA Conference: Law firms’ offices need to take account of millennials’ priorities, says top architect
Successful spaces will be designed to offer 'lifestyle' not just a place to work
Legal consultant fined £2,000 for leaving confidential client papers in his front garden
His current whereabouts are unknown
The 2019 Chambers Most List goes live
Expanded careers guide now feature 50 sets — each with a Legal Cheek View and Insider Scorecard rankings
Ashurst keeps 19 out of 21 qualifying trainees
Autumn retention score of 90%