A superbrand network of law firms under the banner of “QualitySolicitors” are taking on supermarkets and banks to offer legal services. 15 branches have opened today across England and Wales and a further 35 are expected to open in August. Branches in shopping centres are expected to offer extended opening hours, free consultations and a [...]
Alice Clarke, a student on the Bar Vocational Course, has had her exam marks upgraded after refusing to accept the results of her final examinations. This legal battle took four years after she claimed that the low marks for her oral examinations in advanced criminal litigation and negotiation were because of disagreements with her tutors [...]
Sir John Mortimer, QC, creator of Rumpole of the Bailey, barrister, playwright and author died on 16th January 2009, aged 85 years. Read his obituary in The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article5532245.ece
A man who posed as a barrister at a series of court hearings after buying his robes and wig on eBay was jailed for two years yesterday. During his “very aggressive” appearances on behalf of clients in criminal and civil courts, Ian Clegg pretended to be a qualified barrister who had set up his own [...]
