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The Bar Barometer

The commercial Bar is facing a difficult future, with the much-publicised downturn in litigation resulting in a tough 2006 for many chambers. Dominic Carman examines the future prospects for the leading chambers
9 minute read

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The Bar: Justice Observed

While solicitors' firms have recognised the value of allowing junior solicitors to apply for a judicial assistant post at the Court of Appeal, the same cannot be said for most barristers' chambers. Laurence Endres explains what the role involves and how it can be of immense value to any barrister's career
6 minute read

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The Bar: Standards Delivery

A new era dawned for the Bar Council with the recent launch of the Bar Standards Board. The Council's director, Mark Stobbs, looks at the challenges ahead
7 minute read

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Law schools warn LPC revisions could create two-tier profession

As Law Society prepares to launch two consultations, education providers say standards must not drop Ashurst unveils new CSR programme
2 minute read

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Macs signs exclusive LPC deal

Macfarlanes has become the latest firm to sign up for an exclusive LPC course, striking a deal with BPP to send all of its students to the college from September 2007. Macfarlanes opted for BPP over other LPC providers earlier this month. It informed students today (16 November) that they will be starting their training with BPP.
4 minute read

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Regulator to monitor barristers

Legal Week reports
1 minute read

International Edition

Former barrister joins software theft battle

In Brief
1 minute read

International Edition

Macs signs exclusive LPC deal

Macfarlanes has become the latest firm to sign up for an exclusive LPC course, striking a deal with BPP to send all of its students to the college from September 2007. Macfarlanes opted for BPP over other LPC providers earlier this month. It informed students today (16 November) that they will be starting their training with BPP.
2 minute read

International Edition

Editor's Comment: Bar to progress

A fused training regime could rescue the Bar
3 minute read

International Edition

Law schools warn LPC revisions could create two-tier profession

As Law Society prepares to launch two consultations, education providers say standards must not drop Ashurst unveils new CSR programme
3 minute read

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