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SQE2 pass rate reaches record 81%
1,026 candidates

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

‘Should I work as a paralegal, or self-fund the SQE?’
Tough choice for soon-to-be law graduate

City law firm cashier barred from profession after transferring firm funds into personal account 124 times
Disguised payments as 'interest'

Almost half of lawyers think their firm is too slow on AI uptake
LexisNexis research

Business Secretary accused of falsely claiming he was a ‘solicitor’ — despite quitting training contract and never qualifying
Trained at Addleshaw Goddard before leaving to pursue a career in politics

Magistrate sanctioned for calling law grad colleague ‘trolley dolly’
Career changer backed by Judicial Conduct Office

Win an SQE scholarship! Vlog on why emotional intelligence matters for lawyers
Half price SQE courtesy of BARBRI

Listed legal business RBG to be wound down after failing to appoint administrator
Stock Exchange announcement

Legally Blonde prequel officially casts the new Elle Woods
Law & Order's Lexi Minetree cast as lead

Calls to lawyer wellbeing charity at all-time high
Over one third mentioned stress and anxiety, says LawCare

City law firms join forces to invest £4 million in climate action in Kenya
Will support reforestation projects in the Nandi region

Linklaters gives AI exam on English law
Results on the up, but human supervision still required

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

Ban for law firm consultant who glassed pub-goer
Convicted of GBH and criminal damage

The language of love… and litigation
The lawyerly skills that go hand in hand with romance

NRF increases NQ lawyer salaries to £135k
12.5% raise

Criminal trial date set for former Axiom Ince execs
February 2027

Hill Dickinson restricts AI tool access after ‘significant’ usage surge
Firm wants to ensure 'safe and proper' use

Trainee solicitor barred from profession over ‘inappropriate’ behaviour at firm social
Lasting impact on female colleague