Tag: Solicitors

Freshfields London office

Freshfields profits slip despite rising revenue

Uptick in staff costs

Dec 16 2025 11:08am
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‘I walked away from City law to start a band-booking business’

Legal Cheek speaks to Ed Southall about his decision to leave law and launch his own business

Dec 16 2025 8:42am
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How many laws does Santa break in one night?

The jolly old man's yearly visit raises some interesting questions about trespass, privacy and tax evasion 🎅👮

Dec 15 2025 7:56am
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news SQE Hub

A brief beginner’s guide to the SQE

Nine key things to know when exploring the solicitor qualification route

Dec 12 2025 8:47am

8 things law school doesn’t teach you (but every junior lawyer learns fast)

From wrestling with rogue printers to decoding what the partner really means, the true lessons of legal life begin after graduation

Dec 11 2025 8:48am
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A future trainee’s experience of tackling the SQE

The University of Law student Chloe Autran discusses her pathway into law, leveraging work experience and tips for navigating the SQE

Dec 9 2025 10:15am

What went down at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2025

Leading lawyers give the lowdown on disputes, deals and day-to-day practice

Dec 8 2025 10:10am

Government convenes legal bigwigs in push to promote UK justice

New panel features lawyers, judges and academics

Dec 8 2025 9:48am
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How well do the country’s top law firms feed their lawyers?

From superb sushi to second-rate school dinners, Legal Cheek dives into the world of in-firm cuisine

Dec 2 2025 9:06am
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Future lawyers give mixed reviews to Mishcon’s new AI interview

It's replaced the firm's old application form

Dec 1 2025 10:49am
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Abuse towards solicitors on the rise, research finds

Threats linked to live cases and media-fuelled controversies

Nov 28 2025 8:48am
careers SQE Hub

Smart strategies students can deploy for SQE success 

BPP LLM student Yasmin Elsayed shares her prep experience — from study techniques to gaining real-world skills through pro bono

Nov 26 2025 1:43pm