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Ukip man calls himself ‘Barrister-at-Law’ despite not doing pupillage — BSB says it’s OK
Bar regulator relaxed -- and Bar Council silent -- about protecting professional title
Morning round-up: Thursday 18 June
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
Ministry of Justice — the sick man of Whitehall
Michael Gove arrives to find a culture of sick days and stress that is the worst of all government departments
Gove goes to war with judges over posh digs
In his first battle with legal profession, new Justice Secretary wants to flog mansions and penthouse lodgings for Crown Court judges on the road
City lawyers pour cold water over proposed apprenticeship qualifying route
Professional regulators’ plans described as potentially weakening entry standards by not even requiring GCSEs
County court notice flags up the lack of love between barristers and solicitors
Segregation attempt triggers social media outrage from the larger branch of legal profession
Male solicitors are paid 38% more than women at commercial law firms
The sisters are taking a huge hammering worth thousands of pounds, according to research released yesterday
Morning round-up: Wednesday 17 June
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
Exclusive: Reed Smith hands qualifying solicitors modest 1.5% pay rise
Trainees at Pittsburgh-headquartered practice do better, bagging 4% rise to take them to £38,500
Smartphones have made overtime culture ‘endemic’ in law, finds research
Study released today blames phones and tablets for allowing partners to deprive associates of almost all sleep