Tag: Solicitors

Five things we wish we’d known when we were applying for training contracts

As numerous firms' deadlines for applications loom, two RPC trainees give the inside scoop on securing a TC

Jul 26 2016 9:19am

Regulator: Bogus law firm problem ‘not going away’ as report says they exceed 700 a year

And almost half involve criminals cloning the identity of an existing law firm

Jul 26 2016 9:01am

Lawyers urge new PM and Justice Secretary to review legal aid ‘at the earliest opportunity’

Sincere plea from some of the country’s leading legal aid lawyers

Jul 25 2016 1:38pm

We spoke to the ‘sour grapes’ lawyers challenging the referendum result

The anti-lawyer backlash is growing, so why does the profession keep prodding?

Jul 22 2016 10:11am

In Liz we Truss? New Justice Secretary sworn in at Royal Courts of Justice

But top QC claims she is NOT the first woman to hold the prestigious title

Jul 21 2016 5:26pm

Open thread: How do I get a training contract?

Trainee solicitors advise

Jul 21 2016 12:46pm

Boom time expected for lawyers as Pokémon Go sweeps nation, with legal actions multiplying in its wake

Will the 'augmented reality' game be the new Article 50?

Jul 21 2016 10:08am

Former UKIP member who made 872 unsuccessful job applications becomes CILEx president

EXCLUSIVE: From rags to legal profession riches

Jul 21 2016 9:11am

Unconventional routes into the legal profession: from theatre set designer to planning lawyer

Burges Salmon partner Liz Dunn tells Legal Cheek Careers about her unlikely journey to the top of corporate law

Jul 20 2016 1:35pm

CMS Cameron McKenna eyes up Olswang in latest City merger gossip

Corporate heavyweight sets its sights on media boutique

Jul 20 2016 10:39am

Lord Harley lawyers up in preparation to fight strike-off decision

Alan Blacker was booted out of the profession last week after a host of accountancy and dishonesty allegations were proven against him

Jul 19 2016 4:30pm

Brexit legal challenge: Busiest court in living memory hears judges say case WILL be heard by the Lord Chief Justice

October court hearing set as parties consider leap frog appeal to Supreme Court

Jul 19 2016 1:04pm

University of Law strikes training deal with West End firm

Fladgate signs LPC and GDL deal that will see it cover future trainees' education costs for first time

Jul 19 2016 10:47am

Backlash: Lawyers react to appointment of new Lord Chancellor

And some ask whether Liz Truss just a career politician

Jul 18 2016 11:33am

The dark side of media law

Legal Cheek reviews the must-read legal novel of the summer

Jul 18 2016 9:51am

Lawyers champion ‘recyclable’ fund to finance civil cases where legal aid can’t

If you win your case, some of your damages go back into the fund

Jul 18 2016 8:23am