Tag: Solicitors

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SQE2 pass rate hits 75% in latest results

Sat by 1,134 students

May 29 2025 8:43am
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Judge destroys Trump’s attack on top law firm in ruling with 27 exclamation points (and a stew recipe)

Unprecedented situations call for unprecedented punctuation — and gumbo

May 28 2025 12:21pm
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Watch now: SQE2 taster workshop

BPP module leader Julie Manson joins Jonny Hurst, head of outreach, share insights into the key legal skills assessed in SQE2 and how to develop them

May 27 2025 9:01am

David Cameron in talks to join DLA Piper

New role for former Prime Minister?

May 23 2025 4:25pm
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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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TikTok lawyer charged with money laundering

Akhmed Yakoob boasts over 200k social media followers

May 22 2025 12:01pm
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SRA hits law firm owner with record £4 million fine

Dishonesty impacted thousands

May 21 2025 8:58am
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Cracking SQE2: What you really need to succeed

From legal secretary, to employment lawyer, to SQE senior tutor, Joanne White has seen it all. We sat down with BARBRI’s SQE2 lead to hear her top tips for success

May 19 2025 10:49am

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
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SQE grads seem to be a bit worse than their LPC counterparts, say top law firms

Drafting and research skills appear to lag under new regime, according to exclusive Legal Cheek research

May 15 2025 6:24am
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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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Law firm partner struck off following rape conviction

Currently serving eight-year prison sentence

May 13 2025 11:57am
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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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NRF hands junior lawyers £500 to schmooze clients

Drinks are on Norton Rose Fulbright

May 9 2025 9:29am
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