Author: Legal Cheek

Let public access courts through smartphones, says Lord Chief Justice

Top judge backs mobile ‘optimised’ hearings

Dec 3 2018 1:30pm

Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Dec 3 2018 8:04am
London Clyde & Co solicitors

Trainee solicitor sued Reed Smith over mishandled harassment investigation

Rookie's 'name and other personal details' included in report to regulator despite assurance of anonymity

Nov 30 2018 11:59am
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The best of the blogs

Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Nov 30 2018 7:25am

I am quitting my high-flying advertising role to chase my barrister dream

Are there any specific types of legal experience which look more impressive than others?

Nov 29 2018 10:17am
Mark Lewis

Phone-hacking lawyer Mark Lewis fined £2,500 for posting offensive tweets

A crowdfunding page has been set up to help cover his financial penalty and costs

Nov 27 2018 10:54am

First speakers announced for Future of Legal Education and Training Conference 2019

Big names from law and academia to appear at Kings Place London

Nov 27 2018 7:41am

Norton Rose Fulbright to double size of Newcastle legal hub

Global law firm looks to tap into the region's top universities and skilled talent

Nov 26 2018 1:44pm

Monday morning round-up

The top legal affairs news stories from the weekend

Nov 26 2018 8:01am
computer blogs lawyers

The best of the blogs

Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Nov 23 2018 8:44am

Five barristers to share secrets of securing pupillage and forging successful careers at the bar

Practitioners from 5 Essex Court, Hardwicke, 4 New Square and Landmark, and ULaw BPTC grad future pupil, to share experiences at free Legal Cheek student event on evening of Tuesday 4 December in London

Nov 22 2018 12:20pm

Supreme Court rejects government’s appeal bid in Brexit reversal case

European Court of Justice will now look at whether the UK can unilaterally revoke its Article 50 request

Nov 20 2018 1:03pm

Solicitor who told SRA to shove costs bill up its ‘arse’ is struck off

Luke Venton also sent expletive-filled emails to former colleagues and a recruitment agency

Nov 20 2018 11:52am

Research: 50% of lawyers dislike their job

Many feel undervalued and bored

Nov 20 2018 9:01am

New Brexit secretary was a trainee solicitor at Gowling legacy firm Lawrence Graham

Stephen Barclay replaces ex-Linklaters lawyer Dominic Raab

Nov 19 2018 10:52am