Wednesday

17th October - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Judges should “think twice” before halting cross-examinations by advocates, particularly if they respond by standing their ground, Lord Justice Munby has said. Full story - Solicitors Journal


Tuesday

16th October - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
The Bar Council has strongly opposed the creation of a category of ‘non-trial’ advocates in the planned advocacy accreditation scheme. The ‘plea-only’ category – originally proposed by solicitor advocates – would put the public at risk and undermine public confidence in the profession & criminal justice system, the council says in its response to the fourth and final consultation on the controversial Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA). Full story - Law Gazette


Monday

15th October - LAW NEWS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Is there a life outside the lecture theatre for law students? Extracurricular activities such as mooting, legal research and pro bono help law students develop transferable skills. Full story - Guardian Law
 


Sunday

14th October - LAW NEWS

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Saturday

13th October - LAW NEWS

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Friday

12th October - LAW NEWS

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 FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
Lawyers must deal with complaints more effectively to regain trust of “scared” consumers. Regulators must act urgently to improve complaint procedures, a report commissioned by the Legal Ombudsman and Legal Services Consumer Panel has found. Full story - Solicitors Journal


Thursday

11th October - LAW NEWS

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 FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
The Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) will ‘annul the historic rights’ of most solicitors to appear before magistrates’ courts and prompt lawsuits against regulators, the Law Society has warned. Full story - Law Gazette