The Bar

Articles

25 Aug 2015

Legal aid strike? The press only have time for London Underground

But similar to tube drivers, criminal lawyers have made some headway in negotiations with the Ministry of Justice, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

19 Aug 2015

Former barrister pleads guilty to providing illegal immigration advice

Judge says defendant should have known better having already been suspended for professional misconduct

13 Aug 2015

CBA chair slams 'cowardly attacks' by his Twitter critics

Tony Cross's final remarks on the 'sensible majority of the Bar' ridiculed by junior barristers as his tenure ends

28 Jul 2015

A change in direction

Five entrepreneurs have navigated new waters and career opportunities available outside of traditional practice. They discuss how to survive in a volatile, oversaturated, and sometimes ruthless industry

20 Jul 2015

On the front line

I always seem to be talking about the importance of the profession standing together and uniting, when and where necessary, to protect access to justice and the rule of law.

15 Jul 2015

Criminal barristers say no to new work, but it's a close shave

Jonathan Black and Bill Waddington pleased barristers and solicitors now present a 'united force'

7 Jul 2015

CBA shown favour by Lord Chancellor over legal aid cuts

'Sadly we did not have the level playing field with his office that our Mr Cross and his friends had,' says LCCSA president

25 Jun 2015

Nine out of 10 lawyers save more than £250 a month regularly

Lawyers are sensible savers but need to be smarter to fulfil their ambitions