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Members of the public, professionals and companies may instruct a barrister directly which can prove to be more cost effective than using a solicitor. We also train barristers on how to accept Public Access work.
16 May
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If you haven't already: Pls sign & share these 2 great petitions: http://t.co/W5Dhm938z3 … … … (over 8,000 strong) & http://t.co/dr6Rr8HTjD
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15 May
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The Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board are carrying out the second biennial survey of the Bar, the results of which will inform strategic planning and provide information on the working lives of barristers.
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13 May
(5 days ago)
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