Tag: Solicitors

Former Irwin Mitchell associate billed 23 hours in just one day

'Inflated' timesheets leads to strike off

Aug 26 2025 9:58am
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‘I’m about to start my training contract. Got any advice?’

Keen to make good first impression

Aug 21 2025 8:35am
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HSF Kramer launches mentoring scheme to support neurodivergent trainees

Participants paired with senior mentors from professional services firms

Aug 20 2025 10:04am
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Addleshaws breaks through £500 million revenue barrier

Eight years of consecutive growth

Aug 20 2025 8:56am
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21-year-old becomes one of the youngest ever solicitors in England & Wales

Bagged first-class law degree at 18 😲

Aug 19 2025 8:23am
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Partner profits fuelling ‘Hunger Games’ culture, top City lawyer warns

Hoarding work, chasing quick wins and pitching solo

Aug 14 2025 8:42am
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Is soaring NQ pay impacting trainee retention rates?

The Legal Cheek team discuss NQ salaries, retention rates, financial results and a petition to reform the SQE — listen now 🎙️

Aug 11 2025 7:48am
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‘I’m not a wet lettuce’: Trainee solicitor behind SQE petition hits back at Braverman’s ‘snowflake’ jibe

Former Home Sec slammed students calling for exam overhaul

Aug 7 2025 10:16am
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Disadvantaged SQE students to benefit from £360k in grants funded by Kaplan fines

Benefit up to 190 aspiring solicitors

Aug 7 2025 8:53am
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Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman slams ‘snowflake’ aspiring lawyers over SQE petition

Student call to reform ‘disproportionately challenging’ exams draws criticism from MP

Aug 6 2025 1:12pm
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Irwin Mitchell and Walker Morris report record revenues

Financial results season continues

Aug 6 2025 8:52am
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