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Pupil barrister live-tweets his own case

A Bahamas-based baby barrister broke new ground on social media yesterday.

Apr 4 2014 12:19pm

Number of tenancies at the Bar plunges

Update: Incredible 64% fall in tenancies is based on incorrect data say embarrassed regulators, as they issue an apology.

Apr 4 2014 9:55am

Morning round-up: Friday 4 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Apr 4 2014 8:17am

Legal pic of the day

No brass knuckles, railroad spikes or throwing stars inside the courtroom please.

Apr 3 2014 5:08pm

There must be a better name for it than ‘CV blind’…

'CV blind' may be the least politically-correct name for a diversity initiative ever. As a third law firm announces that it is assessing candidates without reference to their educational backgrounds, we asked Twitter for alternative monikers.

Apr 3 2014 1:22pm

What magic circle trainees earned in 1988

When adjusted to take into account inflation, £11,000-a-year Clifford Chance trainee salary equates to just £24,988 today.

Apr 3 2014 10:29am

!Mitchell Bingo!

To celebrate the Mitchell judgment* Wigapedia has created a special commemorative bingo card.

Apr 3 2014 9:14am

Morning round-up: Thursday 3 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Apr 3 2014 8:12am

Legal pic of the day

There can be certain drawbacks to a family-run law firm.

Apr 2 2014 5:07pm

CV blind: Now there are 3 firms assessing wannabe lawyers without considering their grades

Top 30 outfit Macfarlanes joins Mayer Brown and Clifford Chance in exploring new recruitment method aimed at broadening profile of typical big law firm trainee — as wider City diversity push gathers pace.

Apr 2 2014 3:30pm

3 e-petitions that you may have missed

Prevent Grayling II, facilitate Silk IIII and make barristers wear their wigs in all cases: it has been a busy week for e-petitions...

Apr 2 2014 12:26pm

The nation’s most charming Crown Court could become a wedding venue

The only Crown Court that is situated in a castle may be relocated to a more practical modern court centre.

Apr 2 2014 9:20am

Morning round-up: Wednesday 2 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Apr 2 2014 8:07am

Legal pic of the day

Strictly hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings in this US courtroom.

Apr 1 2014 5:05pm

The best legal profession April Fools Day jokes

The news about Chris Grayling enrolling on the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) wasn't the only legal profession April Fools Day gag.

Apr 1 2014 4:36pm

Chris Grayling to commence GDL after general election following training contract offer from Slaughter and May

First ever non-lawyer Lord Chancellor will enrol as a law student after 2015 general election in order to become a solicitor at magic circle firm.

Apr 1 2014 8:34am

Morning round-up: Tuesday 1 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Apr 1 2014 7:59am

Legal pic of the day

Note the SpongeBob SquarePants curtains in this Balinese courtroom.

Mar 31 2014 3:05pm

Lady Gaga provides a glimpse into the future of law

Mindful, perhaps, of the changes sweeping through the legal profession, Lady Gaga elected to dress as a futuristic barrister over the weekend as part of her 28th birthday celebrations.

Mar 31 2014 10:39am

Enrolments leap on new graduate route to becoming a lawyer that skips the LPC and training contract

36% rise in sign-ups to the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Graduate Fast-track Diploma signals growing popularity of bargain TC alternative.

Mar 31 2014 7:49am

Morning round-up: Monday 31 March

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

Mar 31 2014 6:45am