Blog post follows BSB’s battle with Charlotte Proudman The director general of the bar’s regulator has reflected on the often tricky balance between free speech and barristers’ professional obligations in a new blog post. Mark Neale, who has headed up…
LinkedIn post triggers strong reaction A paralegal’s advice against working in retail or hospitality for those seeking top graduate roles in law has sparked criticism from many legal professionals on LinkedIn. The law grad argues in a recent LinkedIn post…
Trainees salaries also up US outfit Willkie Farr & Gallagher has boosted pay for its newly qualified lawyers in London, increasing to a bumper £170,000. This marks a rise from the previous figure of £165,000. Further down the ladder trainees…
The Legal Cheek team contemplate using AI for law applications — listen now Following the news that the Bar Council have banned the use of ChatGPT, DeepSeek and similar tools in pupillage applications, we take a look at these tools…
88% and 84% Herbert Smith Freehills and A&O Shearman have both posted strong retention figures for their spring qualifying trainees, hitting 88% and 84% respectively. HSF’s figure comprises 29 out of 33 of its final-seat trainees, with 32 applying for…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Drink-drive lawyer refused roadside breath test after being pulled over in her silver Range Rover… because she’d had cosmetic surgery on her lips [Mail Online] Lawyer refuses to…
Many grads relying on ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ The legal industry has been identified as one of the worst offenders for offering unpaid or underpaid internships to graduates, according to new research. A YouGov poll, cited in a new…
Workwear never looked so good Once upon a time, the closest thing lawyers had to a fashion moment was a stiff suit and a sensible shoe — a look that screams competence, if not creativity. But now, a new wave…
Joined MC firm as a trainee Magic Circle law firm Slaughter and May has elected corporate partner David Johnson as its next managing partner, succeeding Deborah Finkler when she retires from the partnership in July this year. Johnson, a ‘lifer’…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Being a lawyer [Barred and Bearded on X] Being a lawyer has me saying “what a day” at the end of every freaking day — Barred and Bearded (@RileeDHarrison) February 4, 2025…
