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Pupil master cracks Jimmy Savile ‘mitigating circumstances’ gag on student advice forum — nobody laughs
TheStudentRoom message board removes barrister's ill-judged quip...after we got a screenshot.
Morning round-up: Thursday 3 July
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts.
Massive 38 per cent fall in tenancies isn’t as bad as had been feared
Three months after releasing incorrect tenancy statistic, the Bar Council and Bar Standards Board produce correct figure.
Legal pic of the day
Newcastle Crown Court on an average damp summer Monday.
Is that a former Blue Peter presenter banging on about the Human Rights Act?
Sadly, no -- it’s an MP instead. But a recent City of London event on whether the law should be scrapped still generates volatile and at times polarised debate.
Chambers beware – mini-pupillages and the confidentiality horror
Bar Council warns barristers in 22-page guidance that mini-pupils should sign undertakings before arriving at chambers
Tealeaf half-inches barrister’s horsehair syrup — from courtroom
Criminal lawyer puts out all-points bulletin on stolen wig, which went missing in middle of Harrow Crown Court trial.
Morning round-up: Wednesday 2 July
The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts.
Legal pic of the day
Bearing in mind the name of our website, we couldn't resist this story.
Ex-bar leader: commercial chambers interested only in students with top degrees from top universities
Despite resources thrown at diversity and programmes, chambers still tilt towards elitism when recruiting, say silks