Controversial BSB rule dropped after backlash The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has abandoned plans to a new rule that would impact a positive duty on to “act in a way that advances equality, diversity, and inclusion”. The bar regulator conducted…
Bargain In one of the more unusual legal news stories this week, the renowned auction house Sotheby’s is selling a commercial law textbook for up to £15,000. The costly tome is part of a series by Los Angeles-based artist Edgar…
Concerns allayed over school-leaver route into legal profession Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson The government has confirmed this morning that it will preserve public funding for the apprenticeship route to becoming a solicitor. The announcement confirms that funding will remain in…
Scammers fans of Suits? The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a warning over a website falsely claiming to be a law firm — featuring one “Mike Ross”. The website for the supposed law firm “LegalLens Law Firm”, was flagged…
The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend Feud between JK Rowling and Jolyon Maugham KC fires up social media [The Times] (£) Should barristers have to defend the indefensible? Or should they be able to refuse clients?…
New role for former Prime Minister? Discussions have been taking place between DLA Piper and David Cameron, who is reportedly considering joining the international firm as a “consultant”. Cameron was prime minister from 2010 to 2016, when he resigned after…
As the number of non-barristers on the bench falls to its lowest point in a decade, what is holding solicitors back? Solicitors are joining the judiciary in the lowest numbers seen in a generation. In recently published advice, the Judicial…
Advice needed In our latest Career Conundrum, an aspiring solicitor has been invited to a training contract assessment centre, but needs advice on what to ask their interviewers. “Hi Legal Cheek, I have an assessment centre coming up which involves…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Would working as a stripper damage your chances of becoming a lawyer? [Legal Cheek on TikTok] @legalcheek Would working as a stripper damage your chances of becoming a lawyer? #lawstudent ♬ original…
Akhmed Yakoob boasts over 200k social media followers A solicitor who shot to fame on TikTok has been charged with money laundering offences, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said. Akhmed Yakoob, a criminal defence specialist dubbed the “TikTok lawyer”,…