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Is this the first time a judge has used a meme in a judgment?
The Spider-Man finger-pointing may have a special place in legal history
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'
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Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
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
‘I spent years trying to crack the pupillage Rubik’s Cube’
Future pupil barrister Taz Aldeek offers up his top tips for those seeking a career at the bar
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"
The curious case of central bank independence
Legal Cheek’s William Holmes explores the constitutional arguments surrounding the central bank independence in the wake of the mini-budget fiasco
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
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Virtual student event THIS WEEK: Pillars of sustainability — with Bird & Bird
Tuesday 18 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
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!
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
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