Neurodivergent candidates outperform counterparts in SQE1 and SQE2 Candidates with neurodivergent conditions who sat the SQE with reasonable adjustments in place slightly outperformed their peers across all stages of the assessment, according to a new analysis of exam performance data…
No word on City TCs just yet Liverpool-founded law firm Brabners has announced plans to expand into the capital, marking its fifth office in the UK. The new City office, set to open in mid-2026, will add London to Brabners’ existing footprint across Manchester,…
Admitted dishonesty Credit: Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal A former Irwin Mitchell lawyer has been struck off the roll after telling a newly qualified legal executive to lie to the other side. Kirsten Tomlinson qualified in 2010 and had worked as a…
Candidates may receive a full refund The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published guidance on what happens when SQE assessments are disrupted. According to the regulator, the new page aims to assist SQE candidates with assessment delivery disruptions and to…
Unnamed aspiring lawyer sent email to uni staff A libel claim brought by a law lecturer against a former student will proceed to trial after the High Court found that allegations she made in a complaint email to her university…
Exclusive research: More than 500 students share how they are balancing work–life pressures, funding challenges and the search for meaningful work experience in pursuit of qualification For many aspiring solicitors, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) provides a clear route to…
The Legal Cheek team breaks down AI’s impact — listen now Legal tech is the buzzword on everyone’s lips, and for good reason. From automated contract drafting to AI-assisted document review, legal tech is rapidly reshaping how legal work gets…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Jinal Shah: ‘We don’t need Kirkland-style communication training’ [Financial News] (£) Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim [BBC News] Campaigner launches £1.5bn legal action…
Given minimal legal work In our latest Career Conundrum, a paralegal shares that she feels more like a personal assistant — but with a potential training contract on the horizon, should she stick it out? “Hello Legal Cheek. I joined…
Should they be? New research has found that nearly three quarters of trainees don’t have bios on their firms’ websites, in contrast with associates and partners who mostly do. The research has sparked debate online, with some arguing that this…