Tag: Barristers

UCL law school takes on ‘AI slop’ with assessment overhaul

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

4 days ago
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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

5 days ago
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Oxford law student jailed for modern slavery offences

PhD candidate and UN judge faces over six years behind bars

6 days ago
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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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Bar Council urges barristers to report inappropriate behaviour in wake of Sidhu disbarment

'I recognise how difficult it is for complainants to come forward', says chair Barbara Mills KC

Mar 20 2025 11:02am
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Jo Sidhu KC

Top barrister Jo Sidhu disbarred over inappropriate sexual behaviour

Proven allegations involved misconduct towards mini-pupil

Mar 19 2025 4:04pm
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One in three criminal barristers ‘actively seeking to leave the bar’

New research spotlights profession in crisis

Mar 19 2025 8:34am
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Barrister's wig and gown

BSB chair to leave this summer

Follows SRA and LSB bosses quitting roles

Mar 10 2025 2:19pm

Women leaders in law: Inspiring advice for the next generation of lawyers

Legal Cheek asks those at the top of the profession for their words of advice ahead of tomorrow's International Women’s Day

Mar 7 2025 8:53am

Cracking the bar course: Expert insights from a former barrister

Pauline Walker, academic manager at ULaw and former barrister, shares her insights on the key skills aspiring barristers need and how students can set themselves up for success on the Bar Practice Course

Feb 24 2025 3:20pm