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Legally Blonde: first came the musical, then the beer
Uni law faculty takes legal aid court referral scheme nationwide
Keele University expands ‘Clock’ programme in a bid to make the most of dwindling state funding and to assist growing band of litigants in person
Berwin Leighton Paisner hit by claim that it doctored trainee retention rate
City law firm says three unaccounted for trainees "didn't get to the offer stage"
I left Daily Telegraph over editorial standards too, reveals top law hack Joshua Rozenberg
Admission from UK’s most loved legal affairs commentator follows Peter Oborne's high-profile resignation from paper
The fake QC scam, the City law firm and the high-flying but gullible solicitor
Exclusive Legal Cheek investigation: A mining and energy specialist solicitor, the London office of a top Canadian law firm, some posh “search” consultants and a leading legal directory may have been fooled by international fraudsters
Morning round-up: Friday 20 February
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
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M’learned furry friends
Bar in cyber war with itself over bigwig support for Global Law Summit
The internet blazes with charge and counter-charge as criminal bar chief is front row in line of fire for agreeing to speak at pilloried event
Telly sensation and barrister Judge Rinder takes best man duties at Cumberbatch wedding
The criminal law specialist -- better known as ITV’s version of Judge Judy -- was one of three best men at heart-throb actor's "secret" wedding
Don’t panic, George tells Amal as couple beefs up domestic security
Panic room for barrister not Hollywood star, claims gossip mag, as rumours swirl that couple could also be looking to move into Chancery Lane
Morning round up: Thursday 19 February
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
University of Law stems flow to BPP and snares Linklaters for five-year LPC deal
Magic circle firm stays on board with enhanced masters in law business and management on offer to its trainees
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Is that a ferret on your shoulder, or are you just … ?
Tom Cruise is still loitering around the Inns of Court
Hollywood idol appears to be generating a cult of his own in Legal London, as speculation builds over plot of latest Mission Impossible
Freshly-minted QC defends silk system – and bacon buttie picture
Jolyon Maugham of Middle Temple’s Devereux Chambers rebuts Judge John Hack’s diatribe against tradition, maintaining the silk road is a positive step towards greater diversity
Government Magna Carta law summit hit again — Lord Green bails as keynote speaker
Former HSBC chairman was meant to share stage with Justice Secretary, but he scurries for exit -- amid growing concerns that tax payers and legal profession will pick up bill for white elephant gig
The 10 stages of failing to get a vac scheme
It wasn't meant to be like this
Morning round-up: Wednesday 18 February
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
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Have the wheels finally come off the UK court system?
Pancake Day triggers rush to legal texts
Leading law book publisher throws spotlight on "Batters on Festive Days Act 1836" and and other legal potholes around Shrove Tuesday
Why it’s time to scrap the QC title
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling doled out nearly 100 awards yesterday -- but wouldn't it be better to let the market decide on the top lawyers?