‘Moment of madness’ A junior solicitor has been suspended from practice for two years after deleting a paragraph from an internal handover document when he failed to follow the instructions it contained. Jack Alexander Williams, who qualified in September 2020,…
False time recordings A solicitor who supervised trainees has been struck off after claiming she worked the equivalent of 28-hour days in a bid to secure a bonus worth almost £70,000. Samina Ahmed, who qualified in 2005, was a senior…
The top legal affairs news stories from the New Year period Starmer seeks deal for lawyers in Brexit reset [The Telegraph] (£) Junior lawyers want their pound of flesh — or two pounds in a good year [Financial Times] (£)…
2026 dates for your diary Legal Cheek is kicking off 2026 with a host of virtual events for aspiring solicitors and barristers. If you want to learn more about life as a tax lawyer, get insight into the latest commercial…
What’s been getting the most clicks, reads, and comments this year? It’s been another action packed year in legal news, and Legal Cheek has been right there with you, bringing the stories you couldn’t stop clicking on. From unexpected career…
The Legal Cheek team discusses Big Law tie-ups — listen now Big Law is no stranger to major mergers — many of the most prestigious City firms were formed through international tie-ups and partnerships. However, in the past month or…
Working with top Russell Group unis Freshfields has rolled out a series of “resilience” workshops for UK university students aimed at preparing aspiring lawyers for the pressures of working at a City law firm, from handling partner feedback to dealing…
Think you’re up to date with the biggest legal stories of the year? Take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test! As 2026 approaches, it’s time to reflect on what has been a busy year for legal news….
Which route? In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrums series, a school-leaver is struggling to decide between pursuing a solicitor apprenticeship or taking the more traditional university route. “Dear Legal Cheek. I finished my A-Levels last summer and have…
76% A&O Shearman has confirmed 32 of its 42 final-seat trainees due to qualify this coming spring will remain at the firm. The Magic Circle giant revealed 40 trainees put themselves forward for newly qualified roles with 35 receiving offers….