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Iranian men convicted over spying on barrister and journalists
Sentenced next month
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Could using ChatGPT cost you a training contract?
AI dos and don'ts
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SQE set to generate £59 million in fees as SRA seeks to rebuild confidence in exams
Regulator publishes new business plan
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Virtual Law Fairs
Registrations open for final Fair before firm deadlines close
Sixth former series
From November 2026
In-Person Law Fairs
From September 2027
All Events
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Northern roots, global reach: The opportunity of decentralisation — with Addleshaw Goddard
Monday 16 November, 3pm to 5:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON
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The Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair Series
Next Fair on 17 Nov 2026
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Introduction to venture capital — with Cooley
Wednesday 18 November, 10am to 11am, taking place virtually
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LGBTQ+ lawyers share their stories — with Ropes & Gray
Wednesday 18 November, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON
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How a law firm works as a business — with Lewis Silkin
Thursday 19 November, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
Careers
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The junior lawyer skills that matter the most: curiosity, adaptability and independent thinking
Addleshaw Goddard managing associate Ellen Beardsworth on speaking up early, understanding clients and thinking for yourself in the age of AI
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High profile deals, early responsibility: Inside the life of a junior lawyer at US law firm Sidley
Chidi Onyeagucha reflects on her training contract, what drew her to the firm and life since qualifying
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What’s the deal with corporate law? The inside track from an M&A lawyer
Shoosmiths senior associate Daniel Pugh discusses M&A transactions, AI’s impact and why aspiring lawyers should think beyond the legal details
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The unexpected career moves that took one barrister from the CPS to Hill Dickinson
Partner Carl May-Smith on finding his niche, embracing change and seizing opportunities
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Can you cram commercial awareness? A careers expert gives the lowdown
ULaw’s employability group manager Catherine Morgan talks AI, ESG and why ten minutes with the news each morning beats a last-minute panic
Vac Schemes
The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme
Taking place from Monday 30 November until Friday 4 December 2026
Journal
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From Goa to Naboo: The surprisingly real law behind Star Wars’ blockade
Third-year Cambridge law student Jack Gower brings trade laws to Star Wars
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When courts meet the climate crisis: How far should human rights law go?
Fourth-year LLB student Jasmine Messelles Janne compares two supra-national approaches to human rights law in the wake of the climate crisis
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The right to divorce, but at what cost?
Birmingham Uni law student Maya Brar explores why Asian women are being left behind as divorce law evolves
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From bark to bite: Reforming the enforcement of animal protection law in the UK
Cambridge law grad Damir Kayani argues for enforcement reforms to animal rights law
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Who speaks for the child? The High Court orders shaping young lives without their input
Postgraduate Journalism student Evie Wynne explores how children can be shut out of hearings determining their freedom
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