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Barriers remain for 'non-traditional' students attempting to join the Bar

Universities struggle against stereotypically perceived constraints on barrister profession

Rise in DIY defences causing injustice in criminal court

'A pale imitation of justice' leads to inappropriate decisions and unfair outcomes, say prosecutors

Searches UK is a finalist in the Moneyfacts Awards 2016

The leading search provider will also be exhibiting at Legalex for the two-day event in May

The MoJ is in dire straits – in every sense

What does the MoJ and an irritating Chumbawamba song have in common? Answer: when they get knocked down, they get right back up again, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Calling all conveyancers – breakthrough report launched

Solicitors Journal and IRN Research launch joint venture to deliver qualitative and quantitative research to a number of sectors

Estate agents warned over competition law breaches

CMA caution estate agents against agreeing with rivals over use of property portal collusion

Apprenticeship schemes continue to blaze a trail through legal profession

Freshfields and Ashfords the latest firms to offer alternative routes into law

MoJ to raise £37m a year with immigration and asylum fee hike

Astronomical fee increases are 'appalling', says Labour's shadow solicitor general