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Supervisor tells pupil she looks ‘quite f*ckable’ — report highlights sexism at bar

Two surveys this week illustrate just how much work bar leaders have to do to drive out the Fred Flintstone attitudes

24 July 2015 09:14

Morning round-up: Friday 24 July

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

24 July 2015 08:28

Has judge broken the law by ordering artistic pot smoker to sketch him in court?

Cannabis consuming teenager ordered to draw judge and solicitors three times a week

23 July 2015 16:05

Legal aid strike falling apart as big firms head back to work

Exclusive: Rumours suggest that core group has struck a deal on verge of Ministry of Justice meeting

23 July 2015 13:26

Nabarro posts disappointing 77% autumn retention rate for qualifying solicitors

London property specialist law firm fails to capitalise on strong spring retention trend as three trainees head for the door

23 July 2015 12:08

The GDL is for ‘spineless’ losers, says Bristol Uni law student

Graduate Diploma in Law is for those with a half-hearted interest in legal profession, claims LLBer, amid decline in popularity of conversion route

23 July 2015 10:08

Morning round-up: Thursday 23 July

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

23 July 2015 08:29

From wasps to car-hire — junior lawyers need to diversify

There are many ways to exhibit commercial awareness...

22 July 2015 16:17

Fried Mars bars — Scottish judges and lawyers love ‘em …

Shock discovery reveals secret legal profession culinary habits north of border

22 July 2015 14:40

Gove calls make-or-break meeting in bid to resolve crime legal aid dispute

Four lawyer lobbying groups will meet Justice Secretary -- but Law Society and Bar Council are in the cold

22 July 2015 12:27