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NewsChild’s play: unprepared 15-year-old scores half-marks in super-exam
The student, who is yet to sit her GCSEs, has ‘absolutely no knowledge’ of the law, according to her mother.
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NewsFunder exposed to costs as CoA says Arkin rule not binding
Litigation funder had submitted that adverse decision on liability could drive others out the market.
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News‘Law without the lawyers’: Firm’s venture lets clients do the work
Kennedys creates tech start-up where clients turn to lawyers only when expert advice is needed.
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NewsCompetition watchdog vows to look again at legal sector
Concerns remain that progress recommended in 2016 has been slow to materialise, conference hears.
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NewsOne Welsh language criminal legal aid application in 12 months
Legal Aid Agency reports higher figures for telephone and online billing services in Welsh Language Scheme report.
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NewsBeckwith to appeal SDT ruling
Solicitor for former Freshfields partner confirms grounds to appeal were filed last Wednesday.
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NewsDefendants denied access to quality-assured forensic science - regulator
Legal aid fee constraints force solicitors to opt for the cheapest quote.
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NewsA&O re-elects senior partner for second term
Wim Dejonghe, who took over as senior partner in 2016, thanked partners for their continued trust.
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NewsDon’t expect pyrotechnics: LCJ on Braverman appointment
Lord Burnett of Maldon welcomes new attorney general saying talk of constitutional conflict has been overblown.
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NewsSRA will not appeal magic circle partner's fine
Regulator’s decision means Ryan Beckwith is now free to resume his career as a solicitor.
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News'It is a privilege': Braverman sworn in as attorney general
Restoring faith in the criminal justice system is a ‘top priority’.
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NewsLaw school opens up on pass rate despite tight-lipped SRA
City breaks ranks with other providers over success rate of students taking Legal Practice Course.
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NewsVehicle hire firm accelerates into legal services market
New entity will own personal injury firms NewLaw and Principia Law.
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NewsJustice Week: Poll shows hunger for education
More than half of 18 to 24-year-olds would like to see more emphasis on learning about the law in school.
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NewsJustice Week: Super-regulator indicates shift of focus
The Legal Services Board outlines its new priorities following biggest ever legal needs survey.
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NewsNews focus: Campaign to create repository of court judgments
Following last year’s Digital Justice report calling for a shakeup in the publication of court judgments, there is growing awareness of how opening up the corpus of case law could facilitate justice.
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NewsJustice Week: Portraits of justice at Chancery Lane
Farhana and Jamilah’s story is featured in an exhibition to mark the second national Justice Week.
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NewsSpeculation mounts over RTA portal delay
Ministry of Justice believed to be poised to announce postponement of much-vaunted reforms of the handling of whiplash claims.
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NewsWarning over transgender guidance to judges
Lawyers say guidance in Equal Treatment Bench Book fails to highlight conflicts between transgender and women’s rights.