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NewsOxford University admits 11 black law students in three years
Figures also show almost level playing field in applicants from private and state schools.
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NewsFixed fees hitting firms in the pocket already, survey finds
Annual benchmarking report shows fee earners being replaced as costs pressure bites.
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NewsGALLERY: London Legal Walk 2018
12,000 walked (or ran) to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust’s work enabling access to justice last night.
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NewsLinklaters named in Russia money probe
MPs ’regret... unwillingness to engage with our inquiry and must leave others to judge’.
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NewsBlow for SFO as court throws out Barclays case
Crown court dismisses charges over emergency cash injections from Qatar.
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NewsRegulator in line of fire over waivers
The SRA was placed on the spot over ethics and transparency last week.
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NewsCentralised court call centres set to go live in 2019
HMCTS chief executive pledges to improve record on scheduling and listing.
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NewsRecord 12,000 expected to walk for justice
Senior judges to walk side by side with law students; corporate lawyers and QCs with front-line solicitors.
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NewsMPs urge government to halt £5k small claims plan
Justice committee report critical of proposals to overhaul the personal injury sector.
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NewsRocket Lawyer takes on solicitors under another SRA waiver
Online provider seeks to broaden its appeal with solicitors to offer advice on simpler legal issues.
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NewsSolicitors mull support for bar action
Solicitors and practitioner groups are mulling how to back the criminal bar’s protest action against legal aid fee reforms. The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has advised its 4,000 members to adopt a ‘no returns’ policy from 25 May. It would start to take effect in courts after the late-May bank ...
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NewsCold comfort for lawyers on legal aid relief
Lord chancellor David Gauke offered little comfort to lawyers hoping for concessions on legal aid spending.
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NewsCity Police test contingency fee pilot
The City of London Police’s financial investigations unit is planning to advertise for a law firm or an asset tracing agency.
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NewsProperty fraud liability rulings tomorrow
Key judgments on solicitors’ liability for property transactions hijacked by fraudsters are set to be handed down tomorrow.
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NewsClifford Chance ‘reverse mentoring’ plan launches
Clifford Chance launch ‘reverse mentoring’ with BAME solicitors.
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NewsPolice officer to repay £368k made through PI conspiracy
Officer lived ’extravagent’ lifestyle on the back of selling details to Liverpool firm’s business manager.