Tag: Barristers

Royal Courts of Justice

High Court warns lawyers over AI use after ‘fake’ cases cited in submissions

Barrister and solicitor escape contempt proceedings

5 days ago
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Bar regulator abandons plans to introduce barrister equality duty

Controversial BSB rule dropped after backlash

May 28 2025 7:34am
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Why do so few solicitors become judges?

As the number of non-barristers on the bench falls to its lowest point in a decade, what is holding solicitors back?

May 23 2025 11:00am
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The lowdown on LegalEdCon 2025

Legal Cheek's annual conference gathered together key figures from across the profession to discuss GenZ, SQE, apprenticeships, skills gaps and more

May 16 2025 2:34pm

And the winners of The Legal Cheek Awards 2025 are…

Who won what: revealed 🏆

May 16 2025 1:10pm

Should aspiring lawyers embrace AI? Decoding the mixed messages

The Legal Cheek team explore the conflicting range of advice on AI – listen now 🎙️

May 14 2025 8:54am
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UCL law school takes on ‘AI slop’ with assessment overhaul

University College London will ensure most law assessments are artificial intelligence-proof

May 9 2025 2:54pm
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Judge fury after ‘fake’ cases cited by rookie barrister in High Court

"I consider that it would have been negligent for this barrister, if she used AI and did not check it, to put that text into her pleading," says Mr Justice Ritchie

May 8 2025 10:27am
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Oxford law student jailed for modern slavery offences

PhD candidate and UN judge faces over six years behind bars

May 7 2025 10:09am
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Fieldfisher avoids contempt of court penalty after PR howler

Embargo confusion after draft judgment was sent to press

May 1 2025 4:01pm
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WhatsApp messages constitute a contract, judge rules

Doesn't matter that it's informal

Apr 28 2025 2:18pm
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Law student drops legal action over Birmingham bin strikes

Open University student withdraws case after receiving written assurances from the union about adherence to picketing rules

Apr 17 2025 8:52am
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Judges given guidance on spotting AI-generated submissions

Unfamiliar case names and US spellings among key giveaways

Apr 16 2025 11:40am
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New docu-series exploring the lives of criminal barristers premieres tonight

Essential viewing for criminal bar hopefuls

Apr 15 2025 11:15am
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UK legal profession launches new Balicitor category

Is this the end of the road for solicitors and barristers?

Apr 1 2025 8:46am
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The unauthorised guide to taking silk

How to become a KC, courtesy of soon-to-be KC Ruth Hughes

Mar 24 2025 8:49am
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