Author: Legal Cheek

City of London at sunset

City lawyers slam SRA’s proposal for unlimited fines

City of London Law Society says proposals are 'arbitrary' and 'flawed'

Sep 25 2024 8:45am
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Over 40% of lawyers now use AI to accelerate their work

Despite growing use of AI in legal work, concerns persist over public tools producing fake information

Sep 24 2024 8:50am
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Big Ben clock tower and Parliament

Aspiring solicitor claims training contract rejection over ‘political views’

Reddit post spotlights vac scheme etiquette

Sep 24 2024 8:50am
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7 top tips for law student freshers

Advice from across the Legal Cheek team

Sep 23 2024 7:50am
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Newspapers

Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Sep 23 2024 7:46am
negotiations

Solicitor struck off for blackmailing business partner

"Extremely serious" misconduct

Sep 20 2024 11:06am

Paul Weiss to provide every vac schemer free accommodation, travel and even a new suit

£250 to spend on your work experience wardrobe

Sep 20 2024 8:49am
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People using social media on their mobile phones

The best social media posts of the week

A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Sep 20 2024 8:48am

Classic case law through the eyes of Gen Z

'This girl is just vibing at the café, drinking her ginger beer, right?'

Sep 19 2024 8:09am
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Hogan Lovells to shutter three offices 

Johannesburg, Sydney and Warsaw to close

Sep 17 2024 9:32am
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Betting giant pokes fun at Manchester City with ‘traditional team photo’

Hearing into alleged financial breaches starts today

Sep 16 2024 10:59am
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Eversheds retains 32 of 42 qualifying trainees

76% figure includes apprentices

Sep 16 2024 7:41am
Newspapers

Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Sep 16 2024 7:31am
Mishcon de Reya's London office

Mishcon bumps NQ solicitor pay to £95k

Trainee rises too

Sep 13 2024 12:36pm
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Michael holds onto Jack's backpack to be guided down the mountain

Blind solicitor completes epic ’24 peaks in 24 hours’ challenge

Former Ashurst lawyer raises £150k for charity

Sep 13 2024 8:51am