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Dealing with the mental ‘shockwave’ of the SQE
A paralegal opens up about wellbeing challenges associated with the new assessment
Macfarlanes future trainees fear for careers amid firm’s ‘must pass first time’ SQE policy
Follows Clifford Chance terminating TCs
‘I passed SQE1 at the first attempt – but here’s everything that needs to change’
A future trainee solicitor offers their post-exam reflections
The key differences between law school and legal practice – a trainee solicitor’s perspective
From lectures to law firms, Grace Makungu details her experiences
Exclusive: Clifford Chance cancels TC offers for students who failed SQE
No second chances
‘I failed SQE1 and lost my TC. Is anyone else in the same boat?’
Needs help on what to do next
Junior solicitor who inappropriately touched colleague suspended for three months
2019 Christmas party incident
Newly qualified solicitor struck off for fabricating time recordings
Lack of experience not mitigating factor
IBA releases guidance for law schools to safeguard student mental health
Wellbeing issues should not be sign of weakness, says International Bar Association
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
More than a quarter of pupil barristers encounter bullying or harassment
Significantly higher number of women experienced issues personally
EU parliament approves groundbreaking regulations on AI
Potential framework for UK to follow
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
5 top tips for mastering law firm networking events
Legal Cheek explains…
Training contract seekers reveal their biggest law firm ‘green flags’
Good salary, work-life balance, diversity and more 💚
Law students provide court support for divorcing couples
New pro bono scheme
Beware of ‘deepfake’ clients, regulator warns lawyers
Concerns over money laundering and terrorist financing
‘I’ve secured my first pupillage interview… any advice?’
Budding barrister seeks help
Charity calls on law students to teach school kids legal basics
Over 200,000 taught so far
SQE question pulled after law change
No impact on pass mark