Advice needed In our latest career conundrum submission, a future trainee who has already accepted a TC is wondering whether they can jump ship for a Magic Circle offer — and what consequences they might face. “Hi there, I accepted…
‘Erroneous conclusion’ The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has set aside a ruling that Fieldfisher unfairly dismissed a senior associate for sexual misconduct, finding that the original tribunal wrongly substituted its own view of the evidence for that of the partner…
Having successfully navigated one of the most challenging exams in legal training, Legal Cheek‘s Nadia Ismail shares what helped her along the way If you are about to start SQE1, it is completely normal to feel daunted by the amount…
Amenities aplenty Latham & Watkins has lifted the lid on its shiny new London headquarters, with the US giant’s City digs featuring client fine dining, a fresh juice station and private fitness suites on every floor. The firm has this…
Access CCTV A solicitor who impersonated a police officer in an attempt to obtain CCTV footage of his ex-partner from a Nando’s restaurant has been given a 12-month community order. Legal Cheek reported last month that Conor Johnstone, a solicitor…
Solid City alternative? The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has recently expanded its legal trainee numbers from 80 places to 120. In a media landscape which is rife with talks of AI reducing graduate intakes, cut backs to entry level roles,…
Denies speculation of third-party investment Following the finalisation of its merger in June, Ashurst Perkins Coie has confirmed it will operate as an alternative business structure (ABS) but denies suggestions that the move is to enable third-party investment. ABS’s were…
150+ members 42BR Barristers has united with 4 Brick Court to create one of the largest single-site chambers in the country, with over 150 members. Legal Cheek reported back in April that the two sets were poised to join forces,…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend The talent raid that shook New York’s most prestigious law firm [Financial Times] (£) Boozy lunches still on the menu: Law firms bankroll juniors to schmooze clients in…
34 of 44 A&O Shearman has held onto 34 of its 44 newly qualifying trainees this autumn, working out at a retention rate of 77%. All the NQs staying on are in permanent roles. The result follows a similar showing…