Author: Legal Cheek

Thomson Reuters acquires AI start-up founded by A&O Shearman trainee
Recently qualified

‘BCD at A-Level. Is City law out of my reach?’
Aspiring solicitor has concerns

Law grad barred from profession over dishonest job application
Failed to disclose court judgment against him

Warning for coroner who described barrister’s submission ‘b*******’
Overheard by complainant

Sicily yacht disaster: Clifford Chance partner missing, associate rescued
Sailboat hit by powerful storm

Osborne Clarke raises NQ lawyer pay in London to £94k
Small rises in regions too

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

US teen put in handcuffs and prison uniform after falling asleep during court visit
That escalated quickly

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Judge goes viral with epic putdown to rioters
Judge Robert Linford didn't hold back 🔥

Top lawyers quit X in protest against Elon Musk
Billionaire accused of attacking UK justice system

Partner avoids strike off over sexual misconduct at law firm retreat
Asked to spend night in colleague's hotel room

Milbank dishes out hefty summer bonuses to lawyers
Up to £19.5k

Bar course students and future pupil barristers take dark comedy to Edinburgh Fringe
The Accused hits Scottish capital this month

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

The best social media posts of the week
A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Clifford Chance suspends office attendance policy due to UK riots
Staff with safety concerns can work from home

Civil unrest could lead to suspension of bar exams in Bangladesh
UK regulator 'closely monitoring' situation

Shoosmiths to boost NQ lawyer salaries to £97k in London, £63k in regions
Take effect in November