Rookies put on notice A London law firm partner has urged incoming trainees not to charge aspiring solicitors for application advice, warning that successful applicants are increasingly seeking to cash in on their training contract wins. Paul Leamy, a partner…
Notes, nerves and MCQs For many aspiring solicitors, starting SQE1 means getting to grips with a vast syllabus, a demanding timetable and an unfamiliar exam format. As the new SQE intake approaches, so do the inevitable nerves about what lies…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Britain’s legal industry plagued by £2.2bn of dark money [The Telegraph] (£) Paedophiles avoid jail under Labour’s sentencing law change [The Telegraph] My day in lawyer’s office defending…
Sanction subject to appeal A barrister has been ordered to be disbarred for recording court proceedings and harassing a former employee by “making fun” of their confidential mental health issues. The Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Services found that Mariam El-Sobky,…
Up 10% The number of students opting to study law at A-Level is on the rise, with girls nearly twice as likely as boys to select the subject. Figures published today by the Joint Council for Qualifications show that the…
With the new grad recruitment cycle approaching, future trainee Nadia Ismail shares five ways to make applications that bit easier The start of a new recruitment cycle can feel overwhelming, especially when applications have to fit around university, work and…
AI-powered eyewear will be confiscated at the door Courts and tribunals in England and Wales have joined the growing list of venues to ban Meta smart glasses, with His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) confirming that the AI-powered specs…
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…