Category: News

Magistrate given warning for checking into court on Facebook

Also shared 'politically sensitive' posts

Dec 17 2024 8:17am
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Maab Saifeldin
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Trainee solicitor bravely shares SQE struggles in viral post

‘Not everyone's path is smooth and easy,' says lawfluencer Maab Saifeldin after failing challenging exam

Dec 13 2024 11:29am

Top feminist barrister blasts BSB after ‘Boys Club’ tweet charges dropped

Dr Charlotte Proudman criticises regulator as ‘unfit for purpose’ after tribunal dismisses disciplinary case

Dec 12 2024 11:56am
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White & Case’s London office suffers minor flood 

Comes amid fancy refurb

Dec 12 2024 9:32am
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‘Boys club’ tweet lands top feminist barrister in disciplinary hearing

Bar Standards Board goes head-to-head with Charlotte Proudman, who accuses them of gender discrimination and double standards

Dec 11 2024 2:18pm
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Disgraced human rights lawyer spared jail over legal aid war crime fraud

Phil Shiner gets suspended sentence

Dec 11 2024 12:15pm
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Top KC guilty of professional misconduct over inappropriate sexual behaviour

Three allegations proved against Jo Sidhu KC, seven dismissed

Dec 10 2024 11:51am
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New lawyers don’t need to be AI-savvy just yet, survey finds

AI adoption is accelerating across the legal sector, yet new lawyers aren't expected to be experts just yet

Dec 10 2024 9:20am

Former London US law firm lawyer jailed for stalking neighbours  

Sentenced to 5.5 years and subjected to restraining orders

Dec 9 2024 10:09am
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UK legal sector turnover hits £44 billion

Law Society report shows 50% growth in decade

Dec 6 2024 8:45am
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The best social media posts of the week

A round-up of online musings, memes and more

Dec 6 2024 8:44am

BSB approves barrister apprenticeships for school leavers

Regulator endorses framework for new pathway to the bar

Dec 6 2024 8:44am
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Divorce solicitor with 44-years’ experience struck off after forging client’s signature 

Believed she was helping emotionally distressed client

Dec 4 2024 9:55am
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Regulator commissions independent review of SQE 

Will assess whether new pathway is on track to achieving its objectives

Dec 4 2024 6:43am
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Former Slaughter and May lawyer appointed Solicitor General 

MP Lucy Rigby lands top legal role

Dec 3 2024 7:37am
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