Keen to make good first impression In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be trainee solicitor asks about the key dos and don’ts for getting their training contract off to a strong start. “Hello LC. I saw you recent Conundrum on…
Incident occurred 15 years ago A judge has received a formal warning after admitting to having sex in his judicial chambers over 15 years ago. Recorder Paul Kirtley admitted the encounter, with his then partner, had taken place as alleged…
Participants paired with senior mentors from professional services firms Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has launched a new mentoring programme aimed at supporting neurodivergent lawyers at the start of their careers. The scheme, delivered in partnership with consultancy Nurturing Neurodivergence, is…
Eight years of consecutive growth Addleshaw Goddard has broken through the £500 million barrier, posting financial results for the year to 30 April 2025. The international outfit saw revenues climb 11% from £495.6 million to £550.9 million, marking the firm’s…
Unaware of anonymity protections A magistrate has been removed from office after disclosing information that risked identifying an alleged victim of sexual abuse. Magistrates sign a declaration and undertaking on appointment to be careful in their conduct and maintain the…
Bagged first-class law degree at 18 Krishangi Meshram A law graduate has qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales at just 21, making her one of the youngest ever to do so. Krishangi Meshram began her law degree at…
24 out of 28 Macfarlanes has announced a trainee retention rate of 86%. The firm confirmed this week that 24 of its 28 final-seat trainees will be staying on when they qualify next month. The Legal Cheek Firms Most List…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend UK’s first transgender judge seeks rehearing of supreme court case on biological sex [The Guardian] Starmer has carried through one of the worst legacies of Tony Blair: ‘lawyer…
On two documents uploaded to BPP’s portal A solicitor apprentice has had restrictions placed on their legal employment following allegations they falsified their supervisor’s signature. Matthew Senior, a former legal apprentice with Jordans Solicitors Yorkshire Limited, is alleged to have…
New UCAS data The number of students accepted onto university and college law courses has surged by over 10% this year, according to fresh UCAS data released on A-Level results day. A total of 27,150 applicants will be starting law…