Category: News

Bar chief bellows a resounding ‘no’ to legal aid strike call

Tony Cross QC triggers outrage as he calls for more time to negotiate with ministers

Jul 7 2015 9:22am

1 Gray’s Inn Square silent after barrister fined for inappropriate sexual conduct towards pupil

David Giles' profile mysteriously disappears from set's website following bar disciplinary panel finding

Jul 6 2015 11:58am

Hogan Lovells boosts autumn retention of newbies to 79%

The Anglo-US firm has held on to 23 of 29 autumn qualifiers

Jul 6 2015 10:35am

Leaked memo from strikebreaker law firm says it’s too late to stop the cuts

Document underlines difficulty profession faces in presenting united front

Jul 6 2015 9:16am

Man charged with assaulting prison officer who died is an Oxford Brookes law student

Humphrey Burke was already looking at arson, attempted robbery and grievous bodily harm charges; now he may now face murder allegations after guard dies

Jul 3 2015 3:34pm

Whitehall barrister takes over top mandarin slot at Ministry of Justice

Normally hostile MoJ observers offer warm greeting to ancient university-educated proponent of simplifying legislation

Jul 3 2015 2:44pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pride 2015: Profession pays tribute to ‘Legal Heroes’ who’ve championed LGBT rights

Lawyers contribute to carnival atmosphere at London Pride march buoyed by US Supreme Court backing of gay marriage

Jun 29 2015 9:11am

Law grad loses breach of contract case alleging Glasgow Caledonian Uni tuition not up to scratch

Former LLB student -- who refused to pay fees after claiming law lecturer was a "joker" -- sees overly ambitious case thrown out

Jun 26 2015 10:48am