Report finds virtual law school meets standards in five key areas but falls short in two The higher education regulator has identified several areas where the College of Legal Practice (COLP) must improve its support for students and staff if…
Lack of work-life balance A new report has found fewer pupil barristers are willing to recommend pupillage, citing increased stress levels as a major concern. Only a third of pupils would now “definitely” recommend the profession as a career path,…
Law grad claims she was unfairly denied remote assessment An aspiring lawyer has been given the go-ahead to pursue legal action against Clyde & Co over alleged discrimination after being rejected for a training contract, though parts of her claim…
‘Unidentified glitch’ A High Court judge has issued a stern warning to solicitors after their client breached a court embargo by sending a confidential draft judgment to her husband. Three days before ruling on an inheritance dispute, His Honour Judge…
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…