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Ministry of Justice confirms 86 courts across England and Wales WILL close

Twenty-two that are set to close will be relocated to other sites

11 February 2016 13:54

Why does the ‘Do you know anyone at the firm’ question appear on application forms?

Law student tweets frustration after being asked for “personal contacts”

11 February 2016 13:04

Number of criminal solicitors set to rise as Michael Gove has a major change of heart

Weren't the government meant to be cutting the number of criminal law firms a few weeks ago?

11 February 2016 12:22

How Jihadi John journalist used law degree and barrister training to kick-start his career

University of Westminster grad credits LLB and bar course with putting him on road to success

11 February 2016 09:34

Morning round-up: Thursday 11 February

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

11 February 2016 08:08

Outdated common law marriage rules dragged through the courts

But should grieving grandmother have listened to cast-iron legal advice from Beyoncé?

10 February 2016 15:02

Starbucks not so starry

Coffee powerhouse in the doghouse

10 February 2016 12:23

Commercial lawyers top new junior barrister ‘hottie’ list

Who needs legal directories?

10 February 2016 11:23

YouGov research shows the majority of people fancy themselves as judges

Stress of the job doesn't put them off

10 February 2016 10:40

Wragge & Co gear up for Gowling WLG name switch

Newly formed international firm will continue to “review” training contract numbers post merger

10 February 2016 09:34