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Justice viewed from the Bar

From ‘rats in the robing room’ to ‘overworked’ judges and a shortage of court staff, barristers have aired their concerns about the state of the justice system

07 October 2026

NLJ Career Profile: Nick McDonnell, Kain Knight

Nick McDonnell of Kain Knight reflects on an unexpected legal career, his drive to support vulnerable clients and the surprising pleasures of watching nothing happen

05 October 2026

Magistrates recruitment drive launched

The Ministry of Justice is running a 4m national television and social media channel campaign to recruit thousands more magistrates

30 September 2026

Law Society RFC Festival of Sport 2026 ‘Wrap-Up’

More than 100 teams from the legal and financial services sectors competed in five sports at the 51st Law Society RFC Festival of Sport earlier this month

25 September 2026

Solicitors exam to be shortened

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), Part 1 is to contain fewer questions from January, after candidates complained of feeling ‘rushed’ and ‘pressurised’

16 September 2026

LawCare course offers legal workplace wellbeing support

LawCare, the charity for legal professionals, has launched a free online course for managers, partners, wellbeing leads, learning and development and human resources professionals

09 September 2026

Funding boost for pupils announced

Up to 100 more pupillages for criminal barristers could be provided each year, under a match-funding scheme boosted by 1.5m funding from Ministry of Justice

02 September 2026

NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group

From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career

19 August 2026

NLJ Career Profile: Maryam Syed KC, Church Court Chambers

From childhood dreams of the Bar to some of the country's most challenging cases, Maryam Syed KC explains why she has never stopped standing up for others

06 August 2026