Tag: United Kingdom
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Changes to assisted dying bill safeguards ‘cause for concern’, say cross-party critics
The MP behind the assisted dying bill has proposed replacing the need for High Court judge approval with an expert panel in a move she… Read More
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‘Silly examples of bad practice’ are no reason to shun AI, says top judge
Master of the Rolls backs artificial intelligence in latest speech Lawyers should embrace AI, despite horror stories of hallucinations in ChatGPT-created court filings, the Master… Read More
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What Keir Starmer risks with his Reform blitz
Keir Starmer is starting the week with a full-frontal assault on the party he considers to be his gravest threat and on the issue that… Read More
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HSF and A&O Shearman post strong trainee retention rates
88% and 84% Herbert Smith Freehills and A&O Shearman have both posted strong retention figures for their spring qualifying trainees, hitting 88% and 84% respectively.… Read More
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Lawyers and recruiters reject paralegal’s advice to law grads on avoiding retail experience
LinkedIn post triggers strong reaction A paralegal’s advice against working in retail or hospitality for those seeking top graduate roles in law has sparked criticism… Read More
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Will DeepSeek get you a training contract?
The Legal Cheek team contemplate using AI for law applications — listen now Following the news that the Bar Council have banned the use of… Read More
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Second Labour MP faces sanctions over ‘unacceptable’ WhatsApp group messages
A Labour MP has said he is being investigated by the Labour Party over “unacceptable and deeply disappointing” comments made in a WhatsApp group. Oliver… Read More
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Willkie bumps London newly qualified lawyer pay to £175,000
Trainees salaries also up US outfit Willkie Farr & Gallagher has boosted pay for its newly qualified lawyers in London, increasing to a bumper £175,000.… Read More
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Week-in-Review: Kemi Badenoch and the coming Conservative panic
When will reality dawn and the panic begin? The polls conducted since the general election last July, when Rishi Sunak limped across the finish line… Read More
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Slaughter and May names new managing partner
Joined MC firm as a trainee Magic Circle law firm Slaughter and May has elected corporate partner David Johnson as its next managing partner, succeeding… Read More