Author: Legal Cheek

Gary Slapper: The much-loved legal professor and columnist’s best tweets

As the profession comes to terms with his death, Legal Cheek looks back at Gary Slapper’s life and career

Dec 6 2016 11:56am

Legal Cheek talks… law firms’ commitment to diversity

Genuine enthusiasm, or buying appearance?

Dec 2 2016 3:31pm

Morning round-up: Friday 2 December

The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Dec 2 2016 7:56am

Open thread: What is it like to work in the magic circle?

Share your experiences below the line

Nov 30 2016 9:58am

Morning round-up: Tuesday 29 November

The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Nov 29 2016 7:41am

Legal Cheek talks… deferred training contracts and Supreme Court attacks

Katie King and Tom Connelly reflect on CMS Cameron McKenna's £8,000 gap year deal and the tabloids' campaign against top judges

Nov 28 2016 9:54am

I did a BTEC instead of A-levels — can I still get a training contract?

One aspiring lawyer harbours concerns that a lack of A-Levels will hinder his legal career

Nov 22 2016 10:41am

Will doing a PhD spell the end of my career in private practice?

Newly qualified solicitor questions a return to education

Nov 16 2016 11:01am

Is there still any chance of me getting a training contract here in the UK?

International law student ponders life in England

Nov 10 2016 10:31am

Morning round-up: Thursday 10 November

The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Nov 10 2016 7:49am

Morning round-up: Wednesday 9 November

The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Nov 9 2016 7:45am

Morning round-up: Tuesday 8 November

The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Nov 8 2016 7:48am

Legal Cheek talks… the tabloids reaction to the Brexit legal challenge judgment

Indefensible reporting or savvy journalism?

Nov 4 2016 4:06pm

Morning round-up: Wednesday 2 November

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Nov 2 2016 7:48am

Do I stand a better chance of getting a training contract if I look like Kim Kardashian?

I won’t fit in if the legal profession is that superficial

Nov 1 2016 10:27am

Legal Cheek talks… corporate law firm perks

Are they really worth it?

Oct 28 2016 3:25pm

Morning round-up: Friday 28 October

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Oct 28 2016 7:58am

Morning round-up: Thursday 27 October

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Oct 27 2016 7:53am

13 things you’ll only understand if you study A-level law

Can I sue my teacher for the emotional distress caused by having to learn all these cases?

Oct 25 2016 9:07am

Are my plans for securing a training contract too cheeky for the legal profession?

Unacceptable brashness or praiseworthy initiative?

Oct 19 2016 11:44am

Morning round-up: Wednesday 19 October

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Oct 19 2016 7:57am