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

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

‘I am thinking of quitting my job to chase my dream of becoming a criminal barrister’
Career changer needs advice

Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy loses legal battle with MI5
'Legitimate reasons' behind warning, say top judges

Clifford Chance appoints new London boss
CC lifer Chinwe Odimba-Chapman takes top role

Lord Hodge to step down from Supreme Court in 2025
'Owe it to my wife to step back at this stage of our lives', says deputy president

Magistrate given warning for checking into court on Facebook
Also shared 'politically sensitive' posts

How to stay focused (and relax) this Christmas
Tips for busy law students

Charlotte Proudman’s incredible David v Goliath win
The Legal Cheek team discusses the big legal news stories of last week -- listen now 🎙️

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

Trainee solicitor bravely shares SQE struggles in viral post
‘Not everyone's path is smooth and easy,' says lawfluencer Maab Saifeldin after failing challenging exam

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

Legal gift guide: what to get the lawyer in your life this Christmas
It’s giving… season 💁♀️

Top feminist barrister blasts BSB after ‘Boys Club’ tweet charges dropped
Dr Charlotte Proudman criticises regulator as ‘unfit for purpose’ after tribunal dismisses disciplinary case

White & Case’s London office suffers minor flood
Comes amid fancy refurb

‘Boys club’ tweet lands top feminist barrister in disciplinary hearing
Bar Standards Board goes head-to-head with Charlotte Proudman, who accuses them of gender discrimination and double standards

Disgraced human rights lawyer spared jail over legal aid war crime fraud
Phil Shiner gets suspended sentence