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OpinionWhen will we see more black lawyers on the bench?
The government has published fresh data but the picture on racial diversity has barely changed.
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OpinionRacial diversity at risk if legal aid isn't properly funded
Barristers speaking on the third week of court walkouts have shown that the funding dispute with government is not just about money.
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OpinionJunior barristers reveal the truth about legal aid
The criminal bar's strike has entered a second week - and the junior end of the profession is feeling more confident about speaking out.
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OpinionWhy is Raab so keen to hand the SRA extra powers?
New fining limit has been rushed through to make it look as if the government is acting on 'enablers'.
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OpinionSetting the record straight on barristers' pay
The public would be alarmed to know how much legal aid lawyers actually earn.
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OpinionEmails should be courteous, not explosive
There is no excuse for poor email etiquette, no matter how busy or stressed you are.
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OpinionRwanda deportation plan will not work
Migrants crossing the channel in small boats is a real problem that the Government has so far failed to tackle properly.
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OpinionLord chief calculates the cost of legal aid cuts
House of Lords committee session takes an unexpected turn as Lord Burnett highlights the wider consequences of LASPO.
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OpinionDon’t assume litigators always want their trial payday
Commentators on Vardy v Rooney would be wrong to think that lawyers encourage such an outcome.
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OpinionLaw firms should not shy away from talking about fertility
Many lawyers are trying to juggle work and fertillity treatment - and they need support.
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OpinionJR: Why Lord Neuberger was wrong
Two years on, the Supreme Court’s prorogation judgment continues to inspire discussion - and mythmaking.
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OpinionFunding ‘emergency’ advice makes fiscal sense
Modest investment in social welfare advice would pay for itself many times over. Is the chancellor listening?
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OpinionA week chasing stories at the Conservative party conference
This year's annual gathering was a hybrid affair but there was plenty of drama to enjoy.
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OpinionLabour’s pro bono plan suggests they won’t fund the justice system either
The party wants to use law firm-branded umbrellas to cover the leak, but avoids fixing the roof.
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OpinionRaab's late entrance showed the folly of extending court hours
Lord chancellor's swearing-in ceremony should have started at 4pm. It started at 4.25pm.
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Opinion'BAME' breakdown reveals shameful progress on judicial diversity
The proportion of black judges has remained at 1% since 2014. We need to know why.
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OpinionOnline reviews are old hat
LSB excitement about online reviews for law firms is quaint and mistaken. Clients now ask their networks for recommendations.
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OpinionAre we too squeamish about the SQE?
New route into the profession is opening up City opportunities.