Exclusive: Six-figure first Bristol Simmons & Simmons has pushed newly qualified (NQ) lawyer pay in Bristol to £104,000, up from £96,000, setting a new record for the city’s NQ market and extending its lead over local rivals. London juniors are…
Aspiring barristers take note The Bar Council has confirmed the key dates for aspiring barristers wishing to apply for pupillage in the upcoming cycle through the Pupillage Gateway, the centralised system for applications. Applications can be submitted from 4 January…
Top tips from a future trainee As the summer draws on, the 2026-27 training contract application cycle draws ever closer. With firms opening their applications as early as 1 September, now is the time to start gearing up to hit…
Denied it when confronted by firm A junior solicitor has been struck off after telling a colleague to hide a file to cover up a lack of progress on a client matter. Demi Perrin qualified as a solicitor in June…
Includes bursary at Sheffield Uni Law School Agatha Hunt Mishcon de Reya has launched a memorial fund in memory of a junior lawyer who passed away earlier this year. It comprises an award for colleagues committed to pro bono, mentoring…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Left-wing lawyer behind Jason Arday open letter defends support [Telegraph] (£) Black barrister was told ‘it’s not for defendants’ at London court car park [The Guardian] Apple launches…
93% and 75% Law firm duo Burges Salmon and Russell-Cooke have revealed their 2026 retention scores. First up, Burges Salmon. The firm, which has offices in Bristol, London and Edinburgh, will keep 25 of its 27 trainees, an impressive 93%…
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…