The Legal Cheek team discuss the delay and what this means for students — listen now Ever since its introduction in 2021, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has been no stranger to controversy. Originally conceived as a way to simplify…
Sartorial guidance In our latest Career Conundrum, a barrister hopeful seeks guidance on whether a pinstripe suit is appropriate attire for pupillage interviews. “Hello Legal Cheek. With another pupillage application cycle upon us, I wanted to ask whether it’s appropriate…
‘Moment of madness’ A junior solicitor has been suspended from practice for two years after deleting a paragraph from an internal handover document when he failed to follow the instructions it contained. Jack Alexander Williams, who qualified in September 2020,…
False time recordings A solicitor who supervised trainees has been struck off after claiming she worked the equivalent of 28-hour days in a bid to secure a bonus worth almost £70,000. Samina Ahmed, who qualified in 2005, was a senior…
The top legal affairs news stories from the New Year period Starmer seeks deal for lawyers in Brexit reset [The Telegraph] (£) Junior lawyers want their pound of flesh — or two pounds in a good year [Financial Times] (£)…
2026 dates for your diary Legal Cheek is kicking off 2026 with a host of virtual events for aspiring solicitors and barristers. If you want to learn more about life as a tax lawyer, get insight into the latest commercial…
What’s been getting the most clicks, reads, and comments this year? It’s been another action packed year in legal news, and Legal Cheek has been right there with you, bringing the stories you couldn’t stop clicking on. From unexpected career…
The Legal Cheek team discusses Big Law tie-ups — listen now Big Law is no stranger to major mergers — many of the most prestigious City firms were formed through international tie-ups and partnerships. However, in the past month or…
Working with top Russell Group unis Freshfields has rolled out a series of “resilience” workshops for UK university students aimed at preparing aspiring lawyers for the pressures of working at a City law firm, from handling partner feedback to dealing…
Think you’re up to date with the biggest legal stories of the year? Take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test! As 2026 approaches, it’s time to reflect on what has been a busy year for legal news….