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There can be certain drawbacks to a family-run law firm.

2 April 2014 17:07

CV blind: Now there are 3 firms assessing wannabe lawyers without considering their grades

Top 30 outfit Macfarlanes joins Mayer Brown and Clifford Chance in exploring new recruitment method aimed at broadening profile of typical big law firm trainee — as wider City diversity push gathers pace.

2 April 2014 15:30

3 e-petitions that you may have missed

Prevent Grayling II, facilitate Silk IIII and make barristers wear their wigs in all cases: it has been a busy week for e-petitions...

2 April 2014 12:26

The nation’s most charming Crown Court could become a wedding venue

The only Crown Court that is situated in a castle may be relocated to a more practical modern court centre.

2 April 2014 09:20

Morning round-up: Wednesday 2 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

2 April 2014 08:07

Legal pic of the day

Strictly hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings in this US courtroom.

1 April 2014 17:05

The best legal profession April Fools Day jokes

The news about Chris Grayling enrolling on the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) wasn't the only legal profession April Fools Day gag.

1 April 2014 16:36

Chris Grayling to commence GDL after general election following training contract offer from Slaughter and May

First ever non-lawyer Lord Chancellor will enrol as a law student after 2015 general election in order to become a solicitor at magic circle firm.

1 April 2014 08:34

Morning round-up: Tuesday 1 April

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

1 April 2014 07:59

Legal pic of the day

Note the SpongeBob SquarePants curtains in this Balinese courtroom.

31 March 2014 15:05