Tag: Solicitors
Why lawyers are so angry about the quiet change to the Ministerial Code
Government's continued disdain for the law raises temperature of human rights debate
‘Beautiful’ human rights animation goes viral (well, viral for a law video)
But will it save the Human Rights Act?
Freshfields is doubling its office space in Manchester
Magic circle giant gets serious about northshoring trainee-level work
Landlord issues owners of ‘Fuckoffee’ café with legal threat over ‘offensive’ sign
South London coffee shop told to remove sign from exterior of building immediately
The Texas Law Hawk is back — and more bizarre than ever
Mini motorbikes, a little police officer and of course those famous talons of justice
Michael Gove wants to tax City lawyers and use money for legal aid
Speculation that 1% levy on turnover of top 100 firms could be introduced
Back to the Future’s end of lawyers prediction at least a century too early
England & Wales' 151,692 solicitors and barristers breathe sigh of relief
Status of City lawyers is declining as desperate firms bend to satisfy clients’ outrageous demands
The balance of power has shifted, says top academic
Temps on £9.30 an hour decide which legal aid firms survive, claims whistleblower
Full statement of ex-bid assessor emerges online
Wrestling, trumpets and a court occupation: French lawyers show world how to strike
300 French advocates stage courthouse coup
National firm DWF hangs onto 74% of its qualifying trainees
12 trainees out of 47 head for the exit at Walkie Talkie-based firm
Video: Why the legal profession needs people who see the world differently
Watch 'Legal Cheek Live, with Lord Neuberger' below
Pinsent Masons conducts ‘thorough review’ after CV workshop students start Square Mile knife brawl
Did the students bring dangerous weapons into City law firm?
Lord Neuberger: Top judges should visit non-traditional unis and encourage students to apply for training contracts
Exclusive: Head of Supreme Court wants to see judiciary out on campus but is against imposing diversity quotas
Pro-Human Rights Act posters appear all over the Tube after barristers raise £50k to ‘Act for the Act’
Lawyers are getting the hang of crowdfunding
DLA Piper silent on rumours that partner who described women as ‘gash’ is under investigation by the SRA
Firm's refusal to comment on matter gives credence to gossip
Key litigant in person charity sees incredible 900% rise in clients helped
Personal Support Unit assisted 5,000 clients in 2008 -- now number is a terrifying 50,000
Protesting Palestinian lawyer becomes unlikely star of Reddit Photoshop battle
Geeks try to bring some light relief to the escalating conflict in the Middle East
18% of lawyers would quit their job to go on The Apprentice
Figure is down from 25% in 2011
Why wannabe lawyers shouldn’t feel they have to come across as from a certain socio-economic background
"Your differences can become your strength," says Hogan Lovells partner Tom Astle
Hogan Lovells denies joining movement to allocate work blindly to junior lawyers
But the firm has made contact with the guru attempting to revolutionise working patterns at rivals