Author: katie-king

Top tax QC sparks Twitter spat with criminal barristers, academics and more after writing controversial article about rape trials

Jo Maugham QC holds his ground despite social media flak for use of stats, 'non-expert' opinion and apparent decision to 'block' barrister

May 8 2018 2:13pm

Review: Classic courtroom drama played out on stage – it will make you want to become a criminal lawyer

But Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution grandeur is a world away from the realities of the criminal justice system

May 3 2018 9:15am

100 chambers now refusing new work in legal aid cuts protest

Executive Committee met this week and considered recommending escalation of the action

May 2 2018 12:56pm

New comedy about pupil barristers fighting over tenancy to hit BBC screens

Actors from Black Mirror, The IT Crowd and Game of Thrones star

May 2 2018 9:26am

Racism at Exeter Law School: Students expelled and suspended as investigation concludes

But university tight-lipped over individual sanctions

May 1 2018 2:17pm

Lady Hale and Supreme Court colleagues to hear ‘gay cake’ case today

Justices sit in Belfast for first time, as human rights barrister predicts case outcome for Legal Cheek

May 1 2018 9:13am

‘We are being fed a diet of filth and twaddle’ — but top journalists say it’s education, not law, that will tackle fake news

Big names in media, including Wikipedia's head honcho, debate misinformation scandal

Apr 30 2018 9:23am

Brexit shmexit? Most City firms think EU departure won’t affect lawyer numbers

Music to training contract seekers' ears?

Apr 26 2018 10:27am

GDL drop-out launches luxury private members club for London students seeking ‘the finer things in life’

After being surrounded by wealthy wannabe lawyers at law school

Apr 26 2018 9:05am

First murder conviction quashed on back of Supreme Court’s syllabus-changing joint enterprise ruling

But campaign group JENGbA says law is still in a 'dangerous place'

Apr 24 2018 2:22pm

Criminal defence solicitor thrust into tabloid spotlight over claims she’s living with her Celebrity Big Brother reality star client

She represented Jeremy McConnell after he was arrested for assaulting ex-Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Davis

Apr 23 2018 3:03pm

How the surge in LLB numbers is shaking up legal education

Fierce debate rages around how many law students can be taught by a single university

Apr 23 2018 9:27am

Dentons investigated by SRA over faked notes scandal

Largest law firm in the world in firing line after slam by tribunal in staff discrimination case

Apr 20 2018 12:31pm

University says ‘no update’ on investigation into racism at Exeter Law School, one month after vile messages were made public

Five law students suspended after their WhatsApp conversations posted online

Apr 20 2018 11:17am

Crowdfunding success: LSE students awarded compensation over mouldy halls of residence

Outed 'severe rodent infestations' and 'noisy construction works'

Apr 13 2018 10:03am

Expect ‘chaos’ to follow criminal barristers’ legal aid protest

Cases adjourned and judges sitting in empty courts -- but if barristers don't walk out 'the justice system will never recover'

Apr 11 2018 1:37pm