Interview with Ken Clarke, for the Junior Lawyers Division In this exclusive interview for the JLD on 9 June 201, Ken Clarke talks to Kevin Poulter about his job at the Ministry of Justice, the state of legal education, the future of the profession and what he considers to be a good night out. Continue reading
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Farewell To God’s Own County
Lawyers of Yorkshire, I have a confession. After 32 years of living in the south, east, north, west and south (again) regions of God’s Own County, I am moving to London to seek fame, fortune, employment and streets paved with gold. Failing that, a wealthy banker will have to do. Having been raised well on a … Continue reading
Where Did The Day Go?
The problem with having time between jobs is that it is very easy to fill it with mundane activities and then, before you know it, the day has gone. One of the (few?) downsides to being a lawyer is the necessity for time-recording. For those working in-house, this is where our working day is split … Continue reading
No Quick Thaw In This Career Freeze
If you thought 2010 was tough on lawyers, just wait for 2011. Gloomy predictions will continue to become a reality for many firms and individuals across our region. Already reeling from an economic recession that has taken its toll on partner profits and employee head counts, cuts to the legal aid budget will place an … Continue reading
Time For A Revolution
When Halliwells went bust last summer, trainees were the last to be thrown a lifeline. The powers-that-be must wake up to the dire situation facing young lawyers today, writes Kevin Poulter There must be very few readers who are unaware of the difficulties the legal profession has endured over the past couple of years. The … Continue reading
Pride 2010: All Equal in Love and Law
With more than a million participants, Pride has now become one of the biggest parades in the country. And yet up until a year ago it never had formal representation from the legal profession, when around 40 turned out. This year that figure trebled thanks to a number of different interest groups such as Interlaw, … Continue reading
When, If Ever, Is Exploitation Acceptable?
Work experience is invaluable but diversity and inclusivity are at risk when we ask junior lawyers to be ‘unpaid interns’ Working for free is something the Junior Lawyers Division has been encouraging since the days when it was the Trainee Solicitors Group (yes, that long) and pro bono work amongst junior lawyers continues to increase year on … Continue reading
Vanity Unfair
A 22-year-old law student with a prosthetic arm has won a claim against clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch for unfair treatment relating to her disability. Neil Hodge reports Analysis Riam Dean has been awarded compensation which included £7,800 for injury to feelings following a claim made against Abercrombie & Fitch under the Disability Discrimination Act. … Continue reading
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