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DIY in court

11 April 2013
Issue: 7555 / Categories: Legal News
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Bar Council launches guide for litigants in person

The Bar Council has launched a guide for DIY litigants. A Guide to Representing Yourself in Court, written by a range of Specialist Bar Associations, including a number of QCs, sets out an insider’s view on how to find free or affordable help with a legal problem, how to start and defend a claim, how to represent yourself in court and advice on specialist sections of law, including: personal injury, employment, bankruptcy and debt. Maura McGowan QC, chair of the Bar, said the guide would be sent to all MPs in England and Wales.

Issue: 7555 / Categories: Legal News
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Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

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James Grice, head of innovation and AI at Lawfront, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal sector
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