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OpinionJunior barristers reveal the truth about legal aid
The criminal bar's strike has entered a second week - and the junior end of the profession is feeling more confident about speaking out.
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OpinionWhy is Raab so keen to hand the SRA extra powers?
New fining limit has been rushed through to make it look as if the government is acting on 'enablers'.
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OpinionSetting the record straight on barristers' pay
The public would be alarmed to know how much legal aid lawyers actually earn.
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OpinionEmails should be courteous, not explosive
There is no excuse for poor email etiquette, no matter how busy or stressed you are.
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OpinionRwanda deportation plan will not work
Migrants crossing the channel in small boats is a real problem that the Government has so far failed to tackle properly.
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OpinionLord chief calculates the cost of legal aid cuts
House of Lords committee session takes an unexpected turn as Lord Burnett highlights the wider consequences of LASPO.
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OpinionDon’t assume litigators always want their trial payday
Commentators on Vardy v Rooney would be wrong to think that lawyers encourage such an outcome.
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OpinionLaw firms should not shy away from talking about fertility
Many lawyers are trying to juggle work and fertillity treatment - and they need support.
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OpinionJR: Why Lord Neuberger was wrong
Two years on, the Supreme Court’s prorogation judgment continues to inspire discussion - and mythmaking.
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OpinionFunding ‘emergency’ advice makes fiscal sense
Modest investment in social welfare advice would pay for itself many times over. Is the chancellor listening?
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OpinionA week chasing stories at the Conservative party conference
This year's annual gathering was a hybrid affair but there was plenty of drama to enjoy.
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OpinionLabour’s pro bono plan suggests they won’t fund the justice system either
The party wants to use law firm-branded umbrellas to cover the leak, but avoids fixing the roof.
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OpinionRaab's late entrance showed the folly of extending court hours
Lord chancellor's swearing-in ceremony should have started at 4pm. It started at 4.25pm.
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Opinion'BAME' breakdown reveals shameful progress on judicial diversity
The proportion of black judges has remained at 1% since 2014. We need to know why.
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OpinionOnline reviews are old hat
LSB excitement about online reviews for law firms is quaint and mistaken. Clients now ask their networks for recommendations.
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OpinionAre we too squeamish about the SQE?
New route into the profession is opening up City opportunities.
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Opinion'Thank you for holding': Why law firms need their PAs back
With the novelty of the pandemic wearing thin, clients expect pre-Covid levels of courtesy and customer service.
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OpinionInteresting judgments make bad examples
The new court judgments archive must be comprehensive - even if making it so raises difficult questions.