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Do The Sun’s links to ‘kufr’ lawyer’s firm make them ‘extremists’?
Tainted by association, according to tabloid — which is a client A partner at West End firm Simons Muirhead & Burton was the victim of political point scoring this week, after footage emerged on...
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Legal education reform proposals are an opportunity as well as a risk — and...
King & Wood Mallesons’ David Ball and Caroline Sarson want to safeguard quality and boost diversity while improving the scope of assessment Amid all the debate about the proposed ‘solicitor...
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Silk day: Boris takes Brexit break to celebrate wife’s QC appointment
Social media awash with full bottomed wigs and silver buckled shoes Barristers have taken to Twitter to celebrate their new-found silk status as another QC appointment day comes and goes. Dressed in...
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Family lawyers feel the strain as number of care cases skyrocket
More and more care applications are being made, meaning more and more work for family lawyers Public law proceedings in family law cases are on the up, with local authorities trying to take more...
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Criminal law firm Kaim Todner to close next month
And highly rated outfit seeks placement for its current trainee Leading criminal law practice Kaim Todner has announced that it will be closing in early March, swatting yet another training contract...
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Students may have to fork out as much as £127k to chase barrister dream
Bar Council chair warns of escalating cost to enter profession Aspiring barristers may have to fork out as much as £127,000 in order to qualify, according to a Bar Council big-wig. Chantal-Aimée...
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Comment is free — but it can be costly
As The Telegraph announces the suspension of online reader comments, a media lawyer explains the law below the line So farewell, then, reader comments. On The Telegraph online, at least. The paper has...
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Slaughters and CMS lawyers lead campaign to get the UK out of EU
Lawyers for Britain rallies support for Brexit crusade The push for Brexit has been given some publicity from a traditionally shy quarter — the legal profession. The blast of heavyweight PR came this...
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Research: Over 70% of top judges and barristers are privately educated or...
Little progress on social mobility at Bar for quarter of a century The privately educated Oxbridge elite continues to dominate the top ranks of the judiciary and Bar, according to research released...
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SmarTech 2016: How fintech and AI are creating opportunities for junior lawyers
Top solicitors share insights with BPP students The booming financial technology sector and developments in artificial intelligence (AI) will create new opportunities for the next generation of...
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Could court proceedings be coming to your local boozer?
Lord Chief Justice appears to back radical move in wake of court closures Court proceedings could be coming to a boozer near you, according to England’s most senior judge. Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd...
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Law Society says students should be paid at least national minimum wage for...
New best practice guidance states unpaid placements should last no longer than four weeks Law students should be paid at least the national minimum wage during work experience programmes, according to...
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Judicial assistant takes over Supreme Court Twitter to show what it’s really...
It’s a lot of reading, but it’s a great experience You’d think the highest court in the land would be a pretty daunting place for a rookie lawyer, but a young solicitor advocate took control of the...
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Would UK contract law have helped to free Kesha?
World is reeling from New York court’s ruling — prompting queries about how Britain would handle the case Music fans are up in arms about the New York Supreme Court’s recent ruling against singer...
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Lawyers kick up a stink at Coventry Magistrates’ Court
Foul smell is “beyond our control”, say court staff Coventry Magistrates’ Court staff and lawyers are clashing over smelly interview rooms. Kicking up a stink, lawyers raised the odour issue with Mags’...
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Lawyers one of the most right-swiped professions on Tinder
Tinderellas ❤ male lawyers Single lawyers fear not — new research has revealed that lawyers are amongst the most likely professions to bag themselves a match on Tinder. For the past three months, users...
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Rush hour romp: Married City lawyer accused of having sex with top QC at...
It started with an afternoon drinking session A married City lawyer has appeared in court accused of having sex with a prominent QC at Waterloo train station. Graeme Stening, general counsel at London...
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Vac scheme interviews demystified: A guide for City law hopefuls
Shearman & Sterling reveal how they assess wannabe lawyers The London office of elite US firm Shearman & Sterling has sought to cast light on the sometimes mysterious vacation scheme interview...
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British rapper uses lawyer’s voice to open new song
Another way trusted advisors can add value Outspoken British rapper M.I.A has decided to turn the spotlight on her lawyer in her brand new song, which opens up with a sample of his voice. A few years...
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Two leading legal commentators aren’t being very nice about the president of...
Lawyers take aim at Lord Neuberger’s constitutional law know-how You can always count on the legal Twitterati to speak up when they see something they don’t agree with, and last week it was Lord...
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