Author: Legal Cheek
Big UK law firms out in front in AI tech race
New research shows major outfits splashing out on AI tools, training and even start-up investments
Solicitor questions why state school lawyers have ‘clubs’ but the privately educated don’t
Sparks debate on LinkedIn
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
DLA Piper trainee goes public with decision to quit TC after one month
Inês Pinheiro reveals how the pressure of securing a training contract and tackling the SQE led to burnout
‘Can I secure a training contract with a 2:2 from Cambridge and mitigating circumstances?’
Targeting Magic and Silver Circle firms
Simmons & Simmons unveils AI law internship
'Outstanding’ students may secure permanent role
Privately educated and Oxbridge elite still dominate top judiciary, report finds
'Disappointing' says social mobility charity
Barrister becomes latest ‘victim’ of fake ChatGPT cases
Reported to regulator
Mishcon de Reya sets new diversity targets for trainee recruitment
Firm says goals come as others scale back D&I efforts
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Burges Salmon gifts 5% bonus to all staff after strong year
Profits up 25%
Freshfields to cut paralegal numbers at Manchester hub
'Keep pace with a fast-changing legal market,' MC firm says
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Government deploys AI to stop crimes before they happen
New pilot will see offenders complete remote video check-ins
‘What’s the verdict on ear piercings for men in City law firm offices?
About to start TC
Ex-Dentons staffer banned over cocaine smuggling in Abu Dhabi
Jailed for 10 years
Managing partner suspended for year after backdating client-care letter
Dishonesty allegation dropped
London remains go-to destination for dealing with commercial disputes
Beats places like New York, Dubai, Qatar and Singapore
Mystery donor pledges £100k reward in hunt for missing BPP student
Aspiring lawyer Jack O’Sullivan was last seen 18 months ago
Ban sexual relationships between barristers and pupils, landmark report urges
Strongly discouraged but currently no regulatory prohibition