Tag: Solicitors

‘Robot lawyer’ sued because it ‘does not have a law degree’
DoNotPay CEO Joshua Browder says claims have ‘no merit’

Over a third of lawyers missed out on pay boosts last year
Only 18% received cost of living rise, survey finds, while more than a quarter are considering job change

PI specialist Fletchers expands TC offering with Leeds office launch
Firm targets 'one of the fastest-growing business and financial hubs in the UK'

‘A training contract is like a marriage — you need to find the right one’
Ahead of Howard Kennedy’s application deadline next month, we ask Kerry Price, a trainee at the firm, for her top application tips

Solicitor apprenticeship expert and SRA education chief to join top lawfluencers at LegalEdCon 2023
📣 First speaker announcement

Female City law firm leaders share words of wisdom on International Women’s Day
Legal Cheek asks those at the top of their game for advice to aspiring lawyers

Asset management firm tight-lipped on TC cancellation reports
MJ Hudson supposedly releases 12 rookies

Apprenticeship specialist creates new pathway for part-qualified aspiring solicitors
Damar Training says tie-up with BARBRI 'significantly widens access' to TC alternative

Legal Twitter reveals its craziest law firm merch
NRF ping pong balls? Or perhaps an Irwin Mitchell unicorn?

Baker McKenzie Belgium managing partner departs firm following review into racism claims
Firm looks to assemble new management team and takes 'appropriate action' in relation to other staff

Shearman and Hogan Lovells end merger talks
'A combination at this time is not in the best interest of either firm,' say duo

Law Society to trial regional admission ceremonies for solicitors qualifying outside London
First one later this year

Legal aid: Law Society seeks permission to challenge government in High Court
Row over fees looks set to escalate

Hogan Lovells keeps 19 out of 20 NQs
Two on fixed-term deals

ChatGPT no match for high street solicitors, research finds
But surprisingly good at drafting contacts

Legal Cheek future trainees share training contract interview tips
As application season closes we help aspiring lawyers ace the next step of the process

A&O keeps 34 of 39 spring NQ solicitors
All permanent contracts

Why it’s an exciting time to train as a lawyer in the North
Matt Tomlinson reflects on his career journey from solicitor to dean of The University of Law's Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle campuses, and shares what he loves about the North of England

Law student claims TC interview offer at US firm’s London office was ‘rescinded’ after ‘bofadeez nutz’ voicemail
Some Reddit users aren't convinced