Me And You In The Box: How To Interrogate A Witness

I don’t cross-examine witnesses. I interrogate them. Let me show you how. To interrogate a witness in deposition or at trial, you must first understand how to cross-examine him. Everyone has their bag of cross-examination rules.  Here are mine: Ask leading questions. The questions direct the answer. Don’t use a tag (“right,” “correct”) at the […]

The Best Law Schools For Minority Students (2025)

Despite the fact that we’re now living in a time where diversity, equity, and inclusion are looked upon as dirty words, each and every day, people of color continue to make great strides toward progress within the government and the legal profession in our country. In recent years, we’ve seen history take place, first with […]

You Don’t Need To Be A Prompt Whisperer To Start Using AI

Whenever I attend presentations on using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in law practices, the presenters always emphasize the value of drafting clear, thorough prompts. And, rightly so. A well-thought-out query will elicit the most on-point response from generative AI chatbots. The problem is that lawyers start to view perfectly drafted prompts as a condition precedent […]

Will the Supreme Court hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s case?

While President Donald Trump fields questions about a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the Supreme Court is also playing a role in the debate over her future. As of Monday, Maxwell’s appeal of her conviction was fully briefed with the court, and on Wednesday it was distributed for the court’s “long conference” on Sept. 29, […]

Future trainee launches petition for reform of the SQE, citing mental and physical health concerns

New training regime slammed by TC holder An individual claiming to be a future trainee solicitor has launched a public campaign calling for reform of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), citing the “severe toll” it has taken on her mental, financial and physical wellbeing. Using the name ‘Hannah Cox’, the petitioner raises several key concerns, […]

Mayer Brown matches Magic Circle NQ pay at £150k

Exclusive: Extra £15k The London office of international law firm Mayer Brown has increased the salaries of its newly qualified (NQ) associates by 11%. The uplift means fresh-faced juniors will now earn £150,000, up from £135,000 — bringing the Chicago-founded firm in line with the Magic Circle on NQ pay. The Legal Cheek Firms Most […]

OPEN THREAD: What do barristers earn post-pupillage?

Spill the (chambers) tea… Last week, Legal Cheek launched an open thread exploring solicitor salaries after the training contract — aiming to shed light on an area often shrouded in secrecy. Over 160 comments later, the thread has become a treasure trove of pay insights from some of the country’s top law firms. That said, […]