Judge issued formal advice A judge who helped a solicitor enter a court building through an “alternative entrance” after they refused to comply with security checks has been issued with formal advice. Judge Jenna McKinney, who was sitting as a…
Essential viewing for criminal bar hopefuls A new Channel 4 documentary series, airing tonight, offers viewers a rare glimpse into the criminal bar as it follows barristers from leading chambers handling cases ranging from murder and drug conspiracies to motoring…
Big decision In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be solicitor apprentice finds themselves in the enviable position of choosing between three offers from Magic Circle and US firms. “Hello Legal Cheek. I have been lucky enough to receive three offers…
President’s pro bono haul exceeds £700 million Five more leading law firms have announced they will provide millions of dollars worth of free legal services in exchange for exemptions from sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump’s executive orders. Each pledging…
Misled court A paralegal has been barred from working in the legal profession after fabricating an email to cover up a mistake that caused a client’s case to be struck out. Chaida Aboobakar was working as a personal injury paralegal…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Hamas lawyers must be struck off, says Robert Jenrick [The Telegraph] (£) Why are British lawyers acting for Hamas? [The Spectator] (£) Pro-Palestinian protester’s lawyer stopped and searched…
Ultimately undone by Instagram pics A lawyer who emailed in sick to spend time with friends at an Aussie Rules football game has lost his unfair dismissal claim against his former firm. Mitchell Fuller was fired from the Melbourne firm…
A round-up of online musings, memes and more What do Gen Z Lawyers Want? [Moira Cook on LinkedIn] Their work dinner is £135 a head. I can’t help thinking that some barristers are earning more than a pittance. [Alastair Hilton…
Don’t risk your legal rep A US lawyer has gone viral on TikTok after warning students to think twice before becoming “lawfluencers”, arguing that BigLaw and social media “do not mix at all”. The lawyer, known on TikTok as “domhdc”,…
Law grad and real estate paralegal, Dara Antova, shares the benefits and risks of embracing social media in the legal industry Over the past decade, a new breed of legal professionals has emerged — ‘lawfluencers’. These modern-day legal commentators have…