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How Jihadi John journalist used law degree and barrister training to kick-start his career

University of Westminster grad credits LLB and bar course with putting him on road to success

Feb 11 2016 9:34am

Morning round-up: Thursday 11 February

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Feb 11 2016 8:08am

Outdated common law marriage rules dragged through the courts

But should grieving grandmother have listened to cast-iron legal advice from Beyoncé?

Feb 10 2016 3:02pm

Starbucks not so starry

Coffee powerhouse in the doghouse

Feb 10 2016 12:23pm

YouGov research shows the majority of people fancy themselves as judges

Stress of the job doesn't put them off

Feb 10 2016 10:40am

Wragge & Co gear up for Gowling WLG name switch

Newly formed international firm will continue to “review” training contract numbers post merger

Feb 10 2016 9:34am

Morning round-up: Wednesday 10 February

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Feb 10 2016 8:11am

Proudman v Delilah?

Zero tolerance for Welsh rugby songs

Feb 9 2016 2:27pm

Law firms flock to the West Country as Bristol is declared biggest legal centre after London

Is surfing helping to give law firms the Bristol bug?

Feb 9 2016 1:21pm

UKIP gay rights barrister quits party due to ‘vile homophobe’ in open Facebook letter

Strand Chambers’ Richard Hendron claims political party is “becoming even more small-minded"

Feb 9 2016 12:34pm

BPP Law School owner Apollo Education to be sold for £760 million

US education giant will be purchased by group of investors

Feb 9 2016 11:33am

Morning round-up: Tuesday 9 February

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Feb 9 2016 7:57am

Lord Dyson quits as Master of the Rolls

Country's most senior civil judge has heavily criticised both cuts to legal aid and court costs

Feb 8 2016 12:47pm

Herbert Smith Freehills lawyers unveil glamorous wedding in national press

Rookie solicitors share romantic story

Feb 8 2016 11:30am

The bar launches first of its kind LGBT+ network

FreeBar aims to support sexuality and gender minority barristers through their career, and get heterosexual lawyers on board

Feb 8 2016 10:16am

City law firm promotes 29 year-old to managing partner

Adam Ramlugon is joined by a 27 year-old, who was made partner alongside him

Feb 8 2016 9:07am

Morning round-up: Monday 8 February

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Feb 8 2016 7:56am

Kirkland & Ellis latest firm to join ‘100 club’ with junior lawyer pay boost

London office of Chicago outfit becomes the seventh firm to pay its NQs £100k

Feb 5 2016 1:25pm