Regulator says approach is fair, efficient and not just recall The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a new explainer justifying its use of single best answer multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE1). The regulator says the…
Sought £8k under bonus scheme A London law firm has successfully overturned a ruling that it pay a newly qualified solicitor almost £8,000 in commission. The London Central Employment Tribunal had originally sided with Billy Rashbrook, who qualified at Raymond…
Wiped from High Court earlier this month Credit: Fred Brown A Banksy mural showing a judge striking a protester with a gavel, which first appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice in London before being scrubbed away…
New research shows major outfits splashing out on AI tools, training and even start-up investments The UK’s biggest law firms are rushing to show off their artificial intelligence credentials, with new research suggesting the top of the market is pulling…
New look underscores commitment to ‘creating advantage for clients’, says MC firm Clifford Chance has unveiled a refreshed brand, in a move the Magic Circle firm says underscores its commitment to “creating advantage for clients”. This is the firm’s first…
Sparks debate on LinkedIn A solicitor has sparked debate online after appearing to suggest there might be a need for a club exclusively for lawyers who attended private school. Posting on LinkedIn, employment law specialist Elliot Hammer said he is…
How demanding is life at your dream firm? Behind the swish offices and six-figure salaries, many junior lawyers at top UK firms are working seriously long hours. Exclusive new data from Legal Cheek, based on anonymous responses from over 2,000…
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend No-win, no-fee offers could be banned over hidden legal costs [The Times] (£) Judge admits using AI in court judgment to make sense of complicated tax arguments ‘in…
Inês Pinheiro reveals how the pressure of securing a training contract and tackling the SQE led to burnout Inês Pinheiro A DLA Piper trainee has shared on LinkedIn why she decided to leave her training contract after one month. Legal…
Targeting Magic and Silver Circle firms In our latest Career Conundrum, an aspiring lawyer wants to know whether their 2:2 from Cambridge — with mitigating circumstances — is enough to help them secure a training contract at a top City…