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Junior crime barristers accuse government of ‘divide and rule’ tactics over pay deal

Open letter urges criminal lawyers to remain united

Jun 28 2019 8:52am

Released under investigation: The real reason why fewer people are being charged with offences

Criminal barrister Rhys Rosser explains how RUIs have had some very unintended consequences

Jun 26 2019 4:55pm

Over 35 MPs enrol for work experience with legal aid lawyers

#TakeYourMPToWork campaign aims to highlight pressing need for properly funded justice system

Jun 26 2019 11:26am

Herbert Smith Freehills launches London advocacy secondment for junior lawyers

In-house option sees associates spend 12 months working with global outfit's top advocates

Jun 26 2019 8:56am

Legal profession launches gender equality pledge

Signatories commit to supporting women into top lawyer roles

Jun 20 2019 11:00am

The best social media snaps from the London Legal Walk

15,000 walkers go the distance for charity

Jun 18 2019 10:56am

Henry Hendron returns to practice three years after drug conviction

Barrister was suspended in 2016 after admitting possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply following boyfriend's death

Jun 14 2019 8:55am

6 essentials for summer training contract hunters

What we learned from an hour listening to five top lawyers

Jun 13 2019 2:13pm
Rinder Rob Judge TV

Judge Rinder to give his take on worldly affairs in new TV series

The Rob Rinder Show will air on Channel 4 later this year

Jun 13 2019 10:32am

Criminal barristers negotiate improved pay deal — days after voting for national walkout

CBA says it will be recommending its members accept 'interim measures'

Jun 12 2019 2:32pm

Aspiring barrister launches crowdfunding campaign to cover £66,000 Cambridge Uni fees

St Edmund's College working with alumni to help bar hopeful hit target

Jun 10 2019 2:47pm

Criminal barristers vote for national walkout

Row over fees set to escalate

Jun 7 2019 7:33pm

No misconduct trial for Boris Johnson after High Court intervenes

Summons for allegedly lying during Brexit referendum quashed

Jun 7 2019 1:45pm

Oxford Uni medical student spared jail for stabbing boyfriend quits degree to pursue barrister dream

Lavinia Woodward plans to study law at unnamed London university, 'friend' claims

Jun 6 2019 10:08am

Firm charges law students £695 for ‘virtual internship’

Company co-founder accepts it's 'a bit controversial'

Jun 5 2019 12:47pm

Ministry of Justice commits £2 million to legal tech

As barristers ballot on strike action enters final hour

Jun 4 2019 4:05pm

London chambers pulls ad offering to pay paralegal less than minimum wage

Exclusive: Temple Court Chambers' £12,000 salary was an 'error'

Jun 4 2019 11:53am

Judge falls asleep TWICE during trial

Verdict overturned on appeal after employment specialist nods off during cross-examination

Jun 4 2019 10:22am
secret barrister

The Secret Barrister reveals pain at not being able to publicly celebrate success

Anonymous author wishes they could lap up glory in person

Jun 3 2019 3:54pm