Tag: Solicitors

Further speakers announced ahead of LegalEdCon 2023
📣 Second speaker announcement

‘Very hard, but doable’: Legal Cheek readers have their say on the SQE
Aspiring lawyers share first-hand experiences of new centralised assessment amid concerns over difficulty and pass rates

Nearly two-thirds of lawyers believe access to justice has worsened over the last decade
Legal aid cuts to blame, research finds

Navigating the SQE prep market — what to consider?
Your preparation should not be seen merely as a means to passing the centralised assessments, but as essential for life as a solicitor, write Nottingham Law School's Kate Mills and Jayne Dixon

Trainee City lawyer shares his top TC ‘shocks’
From the perks to the people, lawfluencer Ali Obeid gives followers the down-low

‘You are online 24/7’: Paul Hastings associate goes viral with list of ‘non-negotiable expectations’
US firm says presentation slide, which surfaced online, does ‘not reflect the views of the firm or its partners’

Students learn about life as a lawyer at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme
Spotlight on areas such as corporate, litigation, employment, tech and IP

Regulator to pilot SQE in Welsh
Will pay eligible students £250

‘How did you find the SQE?’
Aspiring solicitor seeks students' experiences of new assessment

Building an SQE prep course with innovation at its heart
The College of Legal Practice CEO Dr Giles Proctor discusses the impact of the SQE and the power of collaboration

Largest law firm in the world selects new City home
Dentons signs lease on Liverpool Street office

TikTok gains its first big law firm
Will others follow?

Ramadan: Manchester lawyers fast in solidarity with Muslim colleagues
Experience built ‘sense of camaraderie’

Magic Circle firms reveal gender pay gap results
Clifford Chance and Freshfields analyse employee data, including socio-economic background

Football club seeks student for ‘Head of Legal’ role
On voluntary basis

‘I haven’t done a traditional TC. Do I stand a chance of securing a City NQ role?’
A Legal Cheek reader questions whether big firms will be put off by their unconventional route to qualification

Lawyer eco group which sparked cab rank rule row pushes ahead with ‘declaration of conscience’
Projects message on High Court

We asked two legal education experts what they make of the SQE so far
Legal Cheek Careers chats to Caroline Rayson and Laura Bains, SQE1 and SQE2 programme leads at BPP University Law School, ahead of their appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

51% of students pass latest SQE
Lowest success rate yet

Sidley lawyer analyses Succession’s billion-dollar business deals
Video clip featuring partner Holly Gregory resurfaces as season four hits TV screens