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Bonds, borders and boarding passes: What life as a capital markets lawyer actually looks like

White & Case associate Jack Adachi on the international draw of global finance law and life on the deal

2 days ago

Money talks: Inside City law’s eye-watering partner pay

The Legal Cheek Podcast crunches the (big!) numbers

2 days ago

White & Case employee claims he was photographed naked while unconscious at firm retreat

Firm says it will 'vigorously' defend 'baseless' claims

6 days ago
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The SQE is tough by design — here’s how to beat it

From building stamina to choosing the right course, ULaw's Daniel Cowan shares what it really takes to pass one of law's toughest tests

Mar 24 2026 10:41am

Do you have what it takes to be a solicitor apprentice?

The Legal Cheek team break down the meteoric rise of the TC alternative – listen now 🎧

Mar 23 2026 8:14am

Another major influencer quits BigLaw

Social media star Ellie Stefanie becomes third high-profile figure to announce they’re leaving

Mar 20 2026 9:18am

‘Do City law firms still favour certain unis?’

Solicitor hopeful has concerns

Mar 19 2026 10:17am
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Kirkland & Ellis partners earned £22,000 a day last year

Premier League footballer levels

Mar 18 2026 1:46pm
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Lawfluencer announces departure from City law after finishing training contract

Vera Mayzel made announcement on Instagram

Mar 18 2026 12:37pm

What does it take to be a solicitor apprentice?

Ceri Evans, programme director for apprenticeships at ULaw, discusses the confidence and skills needed to pursue a legal career straight from school

Mar 17 2026 11:34am

Bakers keep 17 out of 20 newly qualifying trainees

One NQ on fixed term deal

Mar 17 2026 9:05am

AI will destroy the billable hour, says Anthropic’s top lawyer

Tech giant's top lawyer makes bold predicition

Mar 16 2026 11:11am
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Why researching law firms requires an MI5 mindset

Steph Day, Careers and Employability Manager at BARBRI, explains how to dig into firms properly, leverage non-law experience to your advantage and stay resilient in a fast-changing profession

Mar 16 2026 8:40am

The SQE was meant to improve things — so why is it still so controversial?

The Legal Cheek Podcast discusses the exam five years post roll-out

Mar 16 2026 8:36am
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Claimant caught using smart glasses during cross-examination

High Court judge finds claimant was 'coached' through evidence

Mar 13 2026 1:14pm
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Why the best legal careers rarely go exactly to plan

ULaw programme lead Emma Taylor about her route into law and the case for keeping an open mind as an aspiring solicitor

Mar 12 2026 8:45am