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Michael Gove is lampooned as he gives evidence about impact of proposed British Bill of Rights

He looked like a nervous first year giving a presentation in a public law tutorial

2 February 2016 14:09

Facebook lawyers object to Belgian court order — because it contains English words

Social media giant’s legal team are concerned Belgians won't understand terms such as “cookie” and “browser”

2 February 2016 13:17

Nottingham Trent law student wakes up in Barcelona after late night drinking binge

Aspiring lawyer wakes up 800 miles from uni after getting kicked out of his student union

2 February 2016 10:56

To veil or not to veil?

Lord Neuberger says veils in criminal trials should be banned. Is he right?

2 February 2016 09:34

Morning round-up: Tuesday 2 February

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

2 February 2016 08:05

Mechanic jailed for 27 year for killing ex-Herbert Smith Freehills paralegal in her family home

Trusted family friend murdered aspiring barrister in August 2015

1 February 2016 17:04

Sir Terry Wogan was awarded Doctor of Laws degree after mocking Leicester’s roadworks

Much-loved television presenter passed away yesterday after short battle with cancer

1 February 2016 15:04

King’s College law student uses 1930s case law to demand lifetime supply of chocolate after getting eight KitKats with no WAFER

Did the aspiring lawyer rely on the case law classic of Donoghue v Stevenson?

1 February 2016 12:18

Ethnic diversity at the bar isn’t actually that bad (but it’s not that good either)

At least people are talking about it -- unlike social-economic diversity

1 February 2016 09:21

Mayer Brown announces 100% trainee retention as it opens applications for earn-while-you-learn

Global giant with dual route to qualification keeps 2016 kids

1 February 2016 08:54