Revealed: The law firms with the fanciest offices 2023
The results are in! Legal Cheek‘s exclusive research reveals the outfits with the swishest digs
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Meet the future trainee looking to connect the Muslim lawyer community
Farzana Abdullah started the Muslim Lawyers’ Hub to support and find role models for aspiring lawyers
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Pupillage applications: a brief guide
Devereux Chambers barrister Matthew Bignell shares his step by step guide to securing pupillage
The lawfluencers to look out for in 2023
From trainees to partners, here’s a list of law influencers taking the internet by storm
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
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What makes a great deal lawyer?
Communication, organisation and understanding your clients’ businesses are the keys to success, says Sidley Austin managing associate Cyril Cutinha
Freshfields kicks off spring retention season with 97% score
Magic Circle firm retains 33 of 34 trainees
Revealed: The law firms with the best perks — 2023 edition
From gym subsidies to concierge services, which firms do it best when it comes to those little extras?
UCL law student recognised in New Year Honours List
Zakaria Dada awarded a British Empire Medal for community efforts during Covid-19, and tells Legal Cheek of his appreciation
‘Bin online exams’, says top barrister
12KBW’s Daniel Sokol voices concerns over cheating and the impact ChatGPT could have on degree credibility
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A junior barrister’s journey to the commercial bar
Harrison Denner discusses his career to date, from law student to tenant at Henderson Chambers
Sidley Austin launches sustainability apprenticeship
The new scheme could attract those looking for a pathway into the emergent ESG sector
Get ahead this pupillage application season with the 2023 Chambers Most List
Check out the ultimate student guide to barrister life at 40+ sets
The Apprentice 2023: Court advocate among this year’s contestants
Marnie Swindells says she ‘fought tooth and nail’ to get where she is
Mishcon completes merger with Taylor Vinters
Over 200 staff, including 145 lawyers, join combined firm
Upcoming event dates you need to add to your diary
Featuring Travers Smith, Hill Dickinson, Hogan Lovells, Gatehouse Chambers and more!
City law predictions for 2023: NQ pay hits £200k, a climate change TC and goodbye Watson Glaser
City Insider peers into their crystal ball 🔮
New Year round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the New Year period
12 New Year’s resolutions for aspiring lawyers
From networking and work experience to essay planning and applications — how many will you keep?