Category: News
Wannabe Lawyer Sends Letter of Rejection To Oxford Uni
A state-school pupil who was invited to Oxford University for an interview for a place...
AUNTIE EM’S HOMESPUN ADVICE FOR LAWYERS: I wish I’d never started the LPC
Hi Auntie Em, I’m midway through the Legal Practice Course (LPC), having just reconvened after...
Sloppy Reporting Obscures Bar’s True Pupillage Problems
A contributing factor towards lack of diversity at the Bar, and the oversupply of wannabe...
Morning Round-Up: Thursday 19 January
City law bonuses reach £35K, but Brazilian lawyer earnings exceed UK counterparts – Legal Cheek...
City Law Bonuses Reach £35K – but Brazilian lawyer earnings exceed UK counterparts
It’s often forgotten that City lawyers get bonuses. But a survey released today shows average...
The Avatars Finally Meet! Legal Cheek Reviews Last Night’s ‘Legal Tweet-Up’
“These breaded treats (pictured below) are absolutely world class – and I don’t use that...
Keeping Up With Law’s ‘Made in Chelsea’ Set
LPC student Cat Pond doesn’t fancy joining the Sloanes, but what are the alternatives for...
Morning Round-Up: Wednesday 18 January
Occupy London protesters to learn eviction verdict – The Guardian Celeb loophole lawyer fined £60...
I Spy With My Little Eye Something Beginning with ‘L’
Not many lawyer job adverts feature sentences like this: “Discretion is vital. You should not...
Do You Know the YouTube Law Student Cyclist?
Update 4pm: the law student cyclist is Danny Shine (thanks to @piombo). Yesterday, the Telegraph...
Don’t Suppose You Have Any Work Experience Opportunities? #GizAJob
Is it acceptable to ask for work experience through Twitter, asks GDL student David Woodall....
Morning Round-Up: Tuesday 17 January
File-sharing ACS Law solicitor fined and suspended – PC Pro Baroness Eaton urges re-think of...
City Lawyer’s Dating Directness Pays Off – Despite Kidnap Ordeal
“Only go out with me because you want a baby and to settle down. I’m...
In-House Lawyers’ Pay Keeps Going Up (but so does inflation)
Working as an in-house lawyer in a company is seen as one of the less...
Legal Education: It’s All About Emotions
As the legal education review continues, two Nottingham Law School lecturers are calling for a...
Morning Round-Up: Monday 16 January
Nazi’s lawyer helps disgraced former Israeli president Katsav – The Independent Judge thanks artist for...
Why Law Graduates Can be Choosers
GDL graduate Cathryn Kozlowski on why she turned down a paralegal job With more and...
Morning Round-Up: Friday 13 January
Manchester barrister faces prison for £81K theft – BBC Zimbabwe judge slams biased prosecutors –...
AUNTIE EM’S HOMESPUN ADVICE FOR LAWYERS: ‘I put a kiss on an email to my boss’
Dear Auntie Em, I wrote an email the other day to the partner in charge...
Minimum Trainee Solicitor Salary May Be Scrapped – Will Minimum Pupillage Award Be Next?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has said there’s no regulatory justification for retaining the 30-year-old...
Fraudulent City Lawyer With Fake CV Facing Jail
Ever lied on your CV? I know at least two lawyers at big City law...