Tag: Solicitors

Government embraces AI in bid to speed up justice
New plan aims to transform courts system with AI-powered tools, reduce backlogs and boost efficiency

‘How are junior lawyers using AI?’
Amid the hype and hyperbole, one Legal Cheek reader wonders what real impact technology is having on the day-to-day working lives of trainees and associates

Future trainee launches petition for reform of the SQE, citing mental and physical health concerns
New training regime slammed by TC holder

Shoosmiths addresses salary bunching while lifting London NQ salaries to £105k
'Fair and transparent structure'

Mayer Brown matches Magic Circle NQ pay at £150k
Exclusive: Extra £15k

RPC increases NQ lawyer salaries to £95k for London commercial and disputes teams, £85k for insurance
Rises for Bristol NQs and trainees too

Former City lawyer convicted of child abuse struck off
Jailed in 2023

Travers and Mishcon bump NQ lawyer salaries
£130k and £100k

Aspiring lawyers urged to focus on firms’ AI prowess, not just big salaries
Simmons senior partner argues that top tech could accelerate trainees' careers

Law firm fined £173k for failing to flag politically exposed person in property deal
Breached anti-money laundering rules

‘Working full-time, no prep course — and I passed SQE1’
Trainee solicitor Matthew Smith explains how

‘How’s everyone feeling about the NQ job market?’
Qualifying in September

HSF sees revenue and profit rise in final year before Kramer merger
PEP climbs to £1.4 million

AI in court: rights, responsibilities and regulation
Birmingham Uni student James Bloomberg explores the challenges that AI poses to the justice system and concepts of legal personhood

Gowling WLG ups NQ solicitor pay to £105k in London
Regional NQs now on £65.5k

Clifford Chance revenue rises to £2.4 billion as profit per equity partner tops £2.1 million
Strong results fuelled by US growth

Linklaters smashes £1 billion profit barrier for first time
Financial results season gathers pace 📈

Beyond NQ: What’s the salary progression like at your firm?
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