Category: News

Top threats to UK law firms? Tech-savvy competitors, talent snapped up by rivals and the growth of US players, new report finds
Less worried about the 'Big Four'

Mistaking a partner for a vac schemer, deal-wrecking typos and costing clients thousands — lawyers annoymously share their TC blunders
“The sinking feeling when I realised the error was horrifying," one Reddit user wrote

King Charles hires UCL law lecturer as deputy private secretary
Barrister Dr John Sorabji reportedly lands top royal role

Shoosmiths imposes £200 ‘levy’ on lawyers choosing to travel by plane
Money goes to designated carbon fund

TC applications at Clifford Chance jump 50% since 2018
Magic Circle player publishes new eye-catching stats in a bid to help students "make the best choices for them"

Report: Top law firm websites are terrible
Security flaws, slow load times and “abysmal” mobile experiences

Squires introduces ‘all-in Thursdays’ in WFH policy shake-up
Change 'works for a majority of people', says firm

Addleshaws to recruit trainee solicitors in Ireland
Follows combination with Dublin player Eugene F Collins

Michael Sheen to play celebrity barrister David Sherborne in ‘Wagatha Christie’ drama
Channel 4's new two-part film will follow Vardy and Rooney's epic libel battle

Now live! The 2023 Chambers Most List
New edition features over 40 leading chambers -- each with a Legal Cheek View, exclusive junior tenant interview, Insider Scorecard, and more!

SRA joins firms in dishing out cost of living payments to staff
Earmarks £550,000

History made as Law Society installs first Asian and Muslim president
Lubna Shuja says she will focus on improving the justice system, upholding the rule of law and supporting her fellow solicitors

Top firms pledge to treat training contracts and apprenticeships as equals
Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Freshfields and NRF among big legal players promising not to disadvantage candidates qualifying through alternative routes

Eversheds posts 82% trainee solicitor retention score
Latest cohort includes seven apprentices

World’s largest law firm strikes ‘historic’ combo with Indian legal player
Dentons enters super-restricted market

Nottingham Law School expands support for national legal charity following government funding cuts
Law students to the rescue

Clydes records 76% trainee retention result
39 out of 51

‘The day the bar died’: Criminal barristers react to legal aid deal
Disappointment, frustration and calls for collective unity