Latest SQE2 pass rate hits 78%
1,342 candidates sat latest assessment The latest Solicitors Qualifying Examination 2 (SQE2) results are in, with the overall pass rate…
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The rise of the non-equity partner
As Freshfields reportedly adopts an approach favoured by leading US firms, Legal Cheek explores the key differences behind this model…
7 things you can do if you haven’t secured a vac scheme or training contract yet
Boost your chances The graduate recruitment market is more competitive than ever, with record numbers of students studying law and…
Former Magic Circle trainee who vlogged legal life reveals she’s quit BigLaw
Traded a six-figure salary for backpacking A popular legal influencer has swapped billables for backpacking, announcing her departure from BigLaw…
Justice Sec Lammy unveils AI courts plan to tackle criminal case backlog
‘Blitz’ courts, AI transcription and prison vans in bus lanes among Deputy PM’s sweeping reforms David Lammy The Justice Secretary…
Investment in UK legal tech soars to record high, report finds
Over £180 million in 2025 The UK’s legal tech sector pulled in a record £188.8 million in investment last year,…
OpenAI bans ChatGPT accounts linked to fake law firms and lawyers
Scam crackdown OpenAI has banned a number of ChatGPT accounts it says were tied to bogus law firms and fake…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend The real winners of Trump’s global tariff war:…
Solicitor struck off after misleading judge about being abroad during hearing
Said he was in London, was actually in Munich Munich, Germany A solicitor who misled a judge about his location…
What law firms really want to see in your TC application
The Legal Cheek Podcast discusses the tips and tricks to make a strong impression — listen now 🎧 As we…