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NewsProsecutors forced to justify remote attendance, says union
Judges allegedly telling advocates they should be attending court in person.
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NewsBoost employer confidence in ‘super-exam’, SRA told
Success of the SQE will ultimately depend on training providers, says consultancy.
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NewsBuckland: 'a lot of support' for extended court hours
Lord chancellor says the professions as well as judiciary back measures to tackle court backlog.
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NewsLaw schools demand higher grades from poorer students, research finds
Applicants from less advantaged neighbourhoods need higher A-level grades, says consultancy.
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NewsBar watchdog targets sexual harassment
Regulator is investigating 15 complaints related to alleged sexual misconduct and inappropriate use of social media platforms.
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NewsDentons shuts two offices in home-working drive
Premises in Aberdeen and Watford will be vacated in light of 'the success of remote working'.
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NewsDentons delays Dublin opening
New premises in Dublin city centre are expected to be ‘fully functioning’ from September.
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NewsEx-clients of collapsed PI firm pay thousands in wasted costs
Update on progress of JC & A administration shows work ongoing to pursue wasted costs.
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NewsDisabled students struggle with exam enrolment after booking system chaos
Bar school students report spending over three hours on hold to assessment provider.
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NewsHeading for the cloud: solicitor leaves office to set up virtual firm
Bratby Law, which has a registered address in Canary Wharf, will use cloud technology to avoid the need for physical premises.
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NewsBeware copying other professions to measure solicitors’ competence, regulators told
CPD arrangements coming under the microscope amid calls for greater scrutiny of solicitors.
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NewsHMCTS chief justifies extended court hours to clear backlog
Susan Acland-Hood says all levers need to be pulled to return to pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsMoJ chief confirms departure
Department looking for a new permanent secretary to replace Sir Richard Heaton.
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NewsPI clients happy to carry on with video appointments
Firm’s claims director says virus has released the virtual genie from the bottle.
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NewsSolicitor furious at Saturday afternoon court listing
Keima Payton says it is unfair to foist a sixth working day on criminal defence lawyers.
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NewsHesitation waltz: slow start to results season
Just one sizeable player has published FY20 figures so far as the pandemic casts a shadow over City finances.
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NewsSDLT relief 'welcome news for solicitors'
Law Society backs chancellor's tax cut and job retention schemes.
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NewsLandmark virtual awards celebrate legal aid heroes
Winners of this year's Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards were revealed live on YouTube.
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NewsSolicitors braced for contentious probate spike caused by lockdown wills
‘No doubt’ wills have been witnessed via webcam during the pandemic, solicitors warn.
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NewsLabour calls for community courts to tackle BAME disproportionality
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy reiterates youth justice recommendation from government-commissioned review.