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Marina Wheeler QC: The case for Brexit

Despite an emotional attachment to the EU, Marina Wheeler QC tells Matthew Rogers that the current centralised model is not right for the 21st century

Barrister suspended for 14 months after repeated acts of dishonesty

Family lawyer attempted to conceal public access instruction that he was not authorised to accept

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

Universities struggle against stereotypically perceived constraints on barrister profession

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

Barristers predict a rise in public access work

Market liberalisation scheme is benefitting consumers, say regulators

Women experiencing violence need legal advice

Emma Scott discusses Rights of Women's challenge to the lawfulness of evidence requirements preventing victims of domestic violence from qualifying for family legal aid

The fight of a lifetime: Human rights in Syria

Syrian lawyer and international women's rights campaigner Laila Alodaat tells John van der Luit-Drummond how she was stripped of her right to practise in her native country, and how lawyers have been targeted by the Assad regime

Lawyers and accountants declare Brexit will be bad for business

Uncertainty surrounding the referendum result will impact professional services industry