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Struck off Ince & Co partner exits jail and launches a ‘legal services’ business

Regulators silent so far as Andrew Iyer’s new business looks and feels a lot like a law firm -- but he’s careful in the fine print to say it isn’t

Jul 3 2015 12:44pm

The Judge Rules: In defence of Lord Harley

It’s time to drop the Alan Blacker obsession

Jul 3 2015 9:42am

Morning round-up: Friday 3 July

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

Jul 3 2015 8:13am

Herbert Smith Freehills takes on the magic circle as pay rise trend continues

Global City of London firm boosts junior level pay across the board with trainees now taking home £42,000

Jul 2 2015 2:45pm

Garden Court Chambers barrister named as young legal aid lawyer of the year

Five-year-call housing specialist Connor Johnston joins Duggan family solicitor on podium along with 11 others at gala celebration

Jul 2 2015 2:10pm

Officialdom clears judge that slammed Lord Harley for dressing like Harry Potter

Lord Chancellor and top judges throw out complaint from Alan Blacker about behaviour of Crown Court judge in Cardiff

Jul 2 2015 12:05pm

Legal aid strike fractures amid scab claims

Only a few hours in and solicitors were already at each other throats -- and the bar continues to shilly-shally

Jul 2 2015 10:52am

Royal Courts of Justice chiefs in security crackdown to beat terror threat

But crisis looms over fire extinguisher shortfall

Jul 2 2015 9:45am

Morning round-up: Thursday 2 July

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

Jul 2 2015 8:21am

Junior lawyer acquitted of drink-driving after being slumped over wheel in advocates’ gown

Scottish road traffic specialist was simply trying to charge his phone -- and keep warm

Jul 1 2015 2:26pm

Latham & Watkins vac schemer in Wolf of Wall Street-style drugs and prostitutes binge

Wannabe lawyer splurged firm’s cash on first-class travel and took a call girl to formal work dinner -- quality performance!

Jul 1 2015 12:32pm

Sullivan & Cromwell keeps pace with strong job offer trend for US firms in London

City office of New York global player set to offer jobs to all four of its autumn 2015 qualifying lawyers

Jul 1 2015 11:59am

15 legal GIFs that every law student can instantly relate to

The most-liked law GIFs on Facebook

Jul 1 2015 9:59am

Morning round-up: Wednesday 1 July

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

Jul 1 2015 8:23am

Top barrister sparks social media row with telly-copper over Janner ‘trial of facts’

"Pro paedophile followers" accusation sparks Twitter anger

Jun 30 2015 3:34pm

Oxford University law student guilty of serious assault on woman in local nightclub

Judge warns of possible jail time after vicious attack involving seven punches left victim with a broken nose

Jun 30 2015 12:22pm

York Uni law grad lands training contract through Twitter direct message

Why bother with application forms when you can DM the boss?

Jun 30 2015 10:30am

The Lawyers’ Revolt is spreading

Solicitors and barristers in London, Leeds and Manchester latest to join insurgency

Jun 30 2015 8:33am

Morning round-up: Tuesday 30 June

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

Jun 30 2015 8:15am

Cambridge law student seeks to track down Pride barrister so he can make work experience plea

Bar hopeful is offering cake in return for information

Jun 29 2015 11:39am

Latest landmark for Amal Clooney – first professional lookalike hits party circuit

A holiday worker from Cornwall has teamed with a Kent cleaner to mirror high-flying barrister and her middle-aged actor hubby

Jun 29 2015 10:45am