Strong financial year Partners at the national law firm Shoosmiths have seen their profits surge by almost a third in the 2024-25 financial year, surpassing the £1 million mark for the first time. The bumper profits will see the firm…
Unconventional job hunt pays off An aspiring barrister who set out on foot in an “ever expanding spiral” from his home in search of legal work has now landed a role. Legal Cheek readers will recall last week’s story of…
Faked invoices and correspondence A personal injury solicitor who diverted a portion of his client’s settlement payment into a rehabilitation company connected with his wife, creating false documentation in order to do so, has been struck off. Fasar Mahmood, a…
Human input remains crucial A new report has shed light on senior judges’ views on AI, highlighting both the areas of their work that could benefit from the technology and their concerns about its use. The study used focus‑group discussions…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend ‘Kirklandisation’ of Big Law pushes firms to launch salaried partnerships [Financial Times] (£) Assisted dying bill: What happens next? [BBC News] My week in a magistrates’ court: no…
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…