Tag: Barristers

Nevermind lawtech, courts often don’t even have working photocopiers: Bar Council fights back against legal aid cuts

While Lord Neuberger warns UK legal system 'is in danger of falling over'

Nov 5 2018 9:35am
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5 Essex Court receives rhyming pupillage application

Barristers left 'amused' by the creative endeavours of one bar hopeful

Nov 1 2018 9:01am

New two-part BPTC approved by regulator

Spilt vocational offering could reduce risks and costs associated with pursuing a career at the bar

Oct 29 2018 9:13am

‘It’ll leave you dead inside!’ New pop song warns students not to become lawyers

Catchy careers advice courtesy of US musical comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Oct 26 2018 10:20am
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The Secret Barrister secures second book deal

Anonymous blogging heavyweight tells Legal Cheek they won't be quitting the bar anytime soon

Oct 25 2018 11:06am

Court prankster takes aim at broken toilets and lack of lifts in fake HMCTS notice

It appears to be have been posted on a robing room wall

Oct 25 2018 9:52am
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Barristers’ chambers to open Brexit office in remote Irish village

Online outfit Clerksroom set to launch 'Annex' in Murrisk, population 300

Oct 24 2018 11:44am

Pro bono week: Solicitor general appears to sign death warrant for controversial City law firm levy

MP says government not persuaded by Michael Gove-era idea of 1% turnover tax on mega-firms

Oct 24 2018 8:55am

Barrister who pinched nightclub-goer’s purse loses High Court appeal against suspension

Juliana Dorairaj was not prosecuted, but was made the subject of a community resolution order

Oct 23 2018 2:03pm
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Government sued for denying legal aid to homeless

Human rights lawyers say there should be public funding to challenge rough sleeping crackdowns

Oct 23 2018 11:42am

Advocate: Bar Pro Bono Unit ditches Latin name in bid to ‘modernise’

Revamp coincides with National Pro Bono Week

Oct 22 2018 10:23am

£5 million in BPTC funding available as Inns of Court scholarship deadline looms

Wannabe barristers have until Friday 2 November to apply

Oct 22 2018 9:05am
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Why do barristers wear wigs and gowns?

New Middle Temple exhibition explains the origins of our unusual court garb

Oct 19 2018 11:03am

Lords call for clarity over role of ECJ post-Brexit

As over 1,000 lawyers sign letter to PM on People's Vote

Oct 18 2018 9:50am
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Exchange Chambers expands free pupillage application advice day for northern bar hopefuls

Revamped 2018 forum will focus on how candidates can make themselves stand out during the recruitment process

Oct 18 2018 8:56am

Peak Millennial? Doughty Street barrister argues for a NEW human right to personal ‘airspace’

Airborne intrusions can trigger psychological distress, says Nick Grief

Oct 17 2018 1:16pm
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‘Will my tattoos stop me from becoming a barrister?’

I’ve been told I should be fine, but I'm not so sure

Oct 17 2018 10:41am
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Lawyers vent fury over survey which asked whether The Secret Barrister should be ‘unmasked’

Little appetite to find out identity of whistleblower

Oct 12 2018 2:27pm