The role of the Inns of Court in the education and training of aspiring barristers has been strongly defended by the Bar Council after it was revealed that joining an inn could be no longer compulsory under Bar Standards Board (BSB) plans to overhaul the training of barristers.

In recent years the four Inns of Court have dished out millions of pounds in awards.

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BMA Law is a new independent law firm set up by the British Medical Association - the representative body of doctors and medical students - to provide legal advice to the health profession.

How are innovation and technological advancements making Israel such an attractive environment for M&A?

In the UK, students at the University of Greenwich on the IPL learn through the “innocence project model” of clinical legal education which developed in the US.

The rainbow flag has been raised above the Inner Temple for the first time to mark London Pride 2018.

The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple has partnered with leading peer recruitment firm The Access Platform to adopt a pioneering technology platform to support aspiring barristers.

Applications for 2016 Graduate Diploma in Law scholarships provided by the Inner Temple are now open.

Probably the Inn with the most accessible information, in 2025 the Inner Temple will have more than £2 million available in scholarships, the vast majority of this set aside for those on the Bar course. 

Is current inheritance tax legislation fit for purpose? And can we expect to see change?

When is information exchange with a competitor considered anti-competitive?

How are the regulators adapting?

What’s the regulatory landscape surrounding influencer marketing and why should businesses be aware of it?

What led to Gymshark becoming a brand worth over $1.3 billion and what can we learn?

As well as this week’s news round-up, you can also watch our latest webinar (live or via our YouTube), which will provide insight from a law firm partner at Squire Patton Boggs, a future Travers Smith trainee solicitor and a graduate recruitment officer from Baker McKenzie. For now, here’s the latest commercial news update from LCN.

India has abandoned its ban on foreign law firm offices in the country, leaving the Indian market open to overseas lawyers.

The ICVA promotes the rights and conditions of people held in police custody by working with police forces and the Home Office.