Author: Angus Simpson

Judges given guidance on spotting AI-generated submissions
Unfamiliar case names and US spellings among key giveaways

New docu-series exploring the lives of criminal barristers premieres tonight
Essential viewing for criminal bar hopefuls

A&O Shearman, Kirkland, and Latham among latest firms to strike deals with Trump
President's pro bono haul exceeds £700 million

Aussie lawyer who pulled sickie to watch football loses unfair dismissal claim
Ultimately undone by Instagram pics

Judges to receive new guidance on emotional support animals in court
Following reports of disruptions

Legal exec faked letter claiming defendant’s liability
Barred by regulator

AI avatar lawyer barred from US court
Cyber counsel frustrates (human) judges

Decision on solicitor apprenticeship funding cuts to be made ‘in due course’, says government
Seven months since announcement

HSF tie-up with US firm Kramer Levin gets green light
Combine 1 June

Simmons to relocate City HQ in 2030
Moving around the corner to Finsbury Circus

Latest SQE1 sitting sees 56% pass
Up from a record low of 44%

Shoosmiths offers £1 million bonus pot to encourage AI use among staff
Cash rewards for reaching one million prompts on Microsoft Copilot

BigLaw lawyer resigns over firm’s $100 million Trump deal in scathing LinkedIn post
Another Skadden lawyer goes viral

WilmerHale pulled into Trump’s escalating war on BigLaw
New exec order cites firm's ties to ex-US special counsel in Trump-Russia probe

Winston & Strawn raises London NQ pay to £160,000
Trainee pay bumped up too

City lawyer speaks out after aspiring solicitor faces SQE fee clawback from top law firm
Failed challenging exams, leading to the withdrawal of TC offer

BPP advises students to avoid physical tics during advocacy
Exclusive: Law school giant says guidance refers to 'controllable behaviours'