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The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Listed legal business and majority shareholder clash in astonishing war of words
Firm accuses Ian Rosenblatt of 'offensive behaviour'; he fires back, calling the claims 'untrue and defamatory'

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

Exclusive interview: Supreme Court’s Lady Rose on diversity, glass ceilings and her love of law (and teapots)
Top judge optimistic about tackling hurdles ahead

LinkedIn limits: The perils of oversharing for aspiring lawyers
The Legal Cheek podcast asks how law students should be using the platform — listen now 🎙️

‘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

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

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

8 New Year’s resolutions for law students
New year, new you 🫵

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…'