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Is this the real ‘Suits’ law firm?

Ok, so they’re in unfashionable Toronto and not NYC, but the airbrushed Henein Hutchison mob has nailed the look just in time for broadcast of series five

8 July 2015 15:08

Bar student forced to re-sit entire BPTC after failing just one module

Birmingham High Court ruling means that students failing part of course will be forced to cough up for another round of full fees

8 July 2015 12:34

White & Case latest London Yanks to retain all qualifying lawyers

Global white shoe giant revealed today that all 14 of its London-based freshly-minted junior solicitors will remain at the firm

8 July 2015 11:30

Bar launches direct access website to lure punters away from solicitors

Glitzy marketing bid bound to raise temperatures across profession

8 July 2015 09:16

Morning round-up: Wednesday 8 July

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

8 July 2015 08:05

Mystery surrounds identity of HSBC ‘legal team’ involved in mock-execution video

Bank refuses to clarify status staff sacked for recreating an Isis-style beheading -- but press reports claimed they had a legal function

7 July 2015 16:51

Spotlight on London niche litigation law firm over alleged possible pupillage rule breach

International boutique practice Kobre & Kim refuses to comment on fate of wannabe barrister applications

7 July 2015 14:14

Court user lashes out at ban on legal aid debates in robing rooms

Officials have confirmed that mentioning the word “strike” while on court premises is a naughty step offence

7 July 2015 12:14

Dinah Rose QC calls on judges to quit Garrick Club after it votes to keep out women

Shock as private members club beloved of senior lawyers stays men only

7 July 2015 10:23

Bar chief bellows a resounding ‘no’ to legal aid strike call

Tony Cross QC triggers outrage as he calls for more time to negotiate with ministers

7 July 2015 09:22