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NewsBar Council opposes proposed reforms of entry requirements
Chair Sam Townend KC says degree requirement should be maintained as ‘lowering standards is not the answer to improving access and diversity’.
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NewsApprentice-solicitor showed ‘complete and utter disregard’ for employment tribunal
Employment judge described aspiring lawyer’s conduct in bringing her claim against London firm Mishcon de Reya as ‘bordering on contempt’.
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NewsSRA hikes super-exam fees
Inflation and cost of providing assessment in Welsh behind increase in SQE prices, regulator says.
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NewsFace-to-face mental health tribunals suspended in safety review
In a separate development related to safety, family court judges in London are set to resume wearing robes.
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NewsExclusive – former SC justices and Court of Appeal judges rebut UK Lawyers for Israel critique
Group, which includes three former Supreme Court justices, issues detailed defence of its call for sanctions.
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NewsLCJ endorses 'recognition list' for pro bono work
Head of the judiciary says pro bono is no substitute for legal aid but lawyers' contributions should be celebrated.
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NewsFirm wins legal aid appeal after 96% cull of evidence claim
Costs judge finds exhibit in dispute 'was not duplicative at the point of disclosure or, indeed, at the time it was reviewed properly by the defence'.
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NewsIn depth: Justice tech - one year to solve the access to justice crisis
LawtechUK’s latest laudable goal is to use artificial intelligence to help improve access to justice. But who is going to design – and pay for – this new ecosystem of online services?
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NewsBates accuses Post Office firm of being ‘disingenuous at best’
Sub-postmaster leader says litigation tactics of Post Office made life ‘incredibly difficult’.
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NewsCrumbling courts: ceiling gives way at Reading
Plaster strewn across one of the benches in the magistrates’ court.
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NewsA&O and Shearman announce first merged firm partnerships
A&O announces 32 partners, down from 36 last year, while Shearman elects eight.
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NewsStrasbourg throws out two climate change cases - but finds Swiss authorities at fault
Claim brought by Portuguese young people against more than 30 European countries, including the UK, is ruled inadmissible.
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NewsLawyers' Gaza letter 'based on erroneous legal claims'
Letter of riposte organised by UK Lawyers for Israel has so far attracted more than 1,300 signatures.
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NewsBarristers outperform solicitors early in judicial recruitment process
Judicial Appointments Commission uses 'qualifying test' when applications significantly outnumber vacancies.
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NewsLawyers shun partnership as burnout fears increase
Survey finds reluctance to take on the working lifestyle of partners among many associates.
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NewsFirm floored by 238% hike in indemnity insurance bill
Premium increase wiped out profits at West Midlands firm which was already facing challenges.
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NewsBarrister suspended over unpaid court costs
‘Public should be able to expect barristers to comply with court orders,’ Bar Standards Board says.
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NewsCumbria firm strengthens presence in north east with acquisition
Deal described as ‘major milestone in both firms’ long histories’ by Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors’ managing director.
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NewsIn depth: War of words - is inter-state justice in danger of becoming a dead letter?
Against a backdrop of Ukraine’s cases at the International Court of Justice, is inter-state justice a dusty irrelevance, or a key part of a long game to frustrate aggressors and win the peace?
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NewsSRA disqualifies employee who backdated documents
Solicitors Regulation Authority describes the employee’s conduct as ‘dishonest and lacking integrity’.