Trainee worries it may jeopardise NQ role In our latest Career Conundrum, a current trainee solicitor worries that their disinterested supervisor might harm their chances of landing their preferred NQ role. “Hi Legal Cheek, please don’t name me. I am…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Contract law is simple: [Matt Margolis on X] Contract law is simple: Termination for cause = “If I fuck up, you can kick me out.” Termination for convenience = “Even if I…
Follows flurry of executive orders The American Bar Association (ABA) has taken legal action against Donald Trump and his administration, accusing the US president of “relentless attacks” and an “unlawful” campaign of intimidation against law firms using punitive executive orders….
Why understanding values, challenging stereotypes and fostering two-way learning is key to retaining the next generation of lawyers A recent survey revealed that younger generations are demanding more than ever from their employers. Beyond good pay and a safe, non-toxic…
Intellectual labour at risk of replacement says Geoffrey Hinton The computer scientist dubbed ‘the Godfather of AI’ has identified legal assistants and paralegals as among the roles most at risk of replacement by AI. Geoffrey Hinton, famous for his work…
£110k and £105k Eversheds Sutherland and Pinsent Masons are the latest law firms to dish out pay rises to their newly qualified associates. Eversheds has upped salaries for its London-based NQs to £110,000 — a 10% rise from the current…
Regulator takes steps to improve process The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has made several changes to the way students apply for reasonable adjustments during the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The regulator has introduced a new application form with a series…
Facing rejection online, Thomas Isaac is taking his CV to law firms’ doors Thomas Isaac An aspiring lawyer is taking an unconventional approach to securing legal work experience, walking in an ever expanding spiral from his home and handing out…
BigLaw heavyweight to stay on in an advisory role Sir Nigel Knowles Big law statesman Sir Nigel Knowles is to step down from his role as chief executive of DWF at the end of July, it has been confirmed. Knowles…
Anonymity on medical grounds A male law firm partner has been suspended from practice for two years after sexually harassing a junior female colleague — but a disciplinary tribunal has ruled that he cannot be named due to medical reasons….