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BSB recruits for members of APEX and review panels

The BSB is seeking applications for members of its Advisory Pool of Experts (APEX) and Review Panels. Six members are sought for APEX, who between them should be able to cover the following areas of expertise:

  • Provision of pupillage
  • Advocacy
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BSB consults on changing the standard of proof used in professional misconduct proceedings for barristers

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched a new consultation about the standard of proof applied when barristers and others regulated by the BSB face disciplinary proceedings for
professional misconduct.

The current standard of proof used is the criminal …

Shamoon Returns, Bigger and Badder

In November 2016, we published a blog that drew comparisons between samples that we had received to that of the 2012 ‘Shamoon’ campaign. Since November, there has been a considerable amount of research corroborating our initial assertions, which we have …

SRA announces new solicitors assessment to guarantee high standards

We will be introducing an independent assessment, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), to make sure all solicitors meet consistent, high standards at the point of entry to the profession.

The SQE will replace the current system of qualification, where multiple …

Observations from the Other Side…

I took part in a law firm round-table event a couple of weeks ago, alongside a GC and Head of Legal services, on the topic of client expectations and procurement. The final question/provocation of the morning was from a very

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