More UK outfits tap into fast-growing legal market Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Gowling WLG and Stephenson Harwood have announced the launch of new offices in Saudi Arabia, becoming the latest UK law firms to establish a presence in the Kingdom. Gowling’s…
Aspiring lawyer seeks guidance In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrum series, an aspiring lawyer seeks advice after receiving an invitation to a dinner hosted by a top US law firm. “Hello Legal Cheek. The subject line sort of…
Oversee rollout of emerging tech Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) has appointed its first global ‘Chief AI Officer’, as more major City law firms continue to create senior roles focused on how they can make greater use of artificial intelligence….
Paul Philip remains upbeat despite difficulties following rollout The chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority has said the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is “going really well” as he prepares to step down at the end of the week —…
Jobs at risk Once hailed as one of the UK’s brightest legal tech unicorns, Robin AI has reportedly been put up for sale after failing to close a $50 million (£38 million) funding round. According to reports from City A.M….
Waiting on bar exam results Kim Kardashian has revealed she is now awaiting the results of the notoriously difficult California bar exam, marking the latest step in her unconventional route to becoming a lawyer. The 45-year-old reality TV star, who…
‘Looming generational crisis,’ study finds A lack of funding support for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is turning aspiring lawyers away from criminal law, a study has warned. The research, led by Dr Susan Rockey from the University of Exeter…
Lord Sales to succeed retiring Lord Hodge Lord Sales Lord Sales has been appointed as the next deputy president of the Supreme Court and will succeed Lord Hodge in January 2026. Lord Hodge announced his retirement last year, having served…
Achieving higher scores and pass rates than non-apprentice candidates Solicitor apprentices are outperforming their non-apprentice peers in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), new data reveals. The SRA report analyses results from more than 24,000 SQE1 candidates and almost 12,000 SQE2…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Awaab’s law: Social landlords in England now forced to fix emergencies within 24 hours [The Guardian] Times letters: Political attacks on judges and safety fears [The Times] (£)…