The Chambers of Richard Christie QC welcomes applications from third six pupils. 2 Pump Court is a friendly and well-established set of chambers offering a specialist service in criminal law. We are a London based set practising predominantly in Greater London and the South East. Pupils should expect to be in court on a daily basis.
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to pupillage@2pumpcourt.co.uk or into chambers, for the attention of Sasha Bailey.
No deadline.
The Chambers of Richard Christie QC invites applications for a 12 month pupillage to commence October 2012. 2 Pump Court is a friendly and well-established set of chambers offering a specialist service in criminal law. We are a London based set practising predominantly in Greater London and the South East. The pupillage award comprises of a grant and guaranteed earnings package of £15,000 and a zone 1-6 annual travel pass. Applicants must have attained at least a 2.1 degree.
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to pupillage@2pumpcourt.co.uk or into chambers, for the attention of Sasha Bailey.
Deadline: 4pm 22 June 2012. Interviews will commence 2 July 2012.
“A double murderer who appeared in court in a hospital bed was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday for the ‘pitiless’ killing of his ex-wife and mother-in-law.”
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The Guardian, 15th June 2012
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“A drunken man who stabbed his wife’s cat to death out of spite during a row has been jailed.”
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The Independent, 15th June 2012
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“Can an app that aims to inform young people of their rights when being stopped and searched help police relations?”
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The Guardian, 15th June 2012
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“The intention of this consultation document is to ensure that there are adequate compensation arrangements for SRA regulated ABS firms after 31 December 2012.
Also included in the document is a draft Order published in accordance with section 70 of the LSA.”
A consultation paper under section 70 of the Legal Services Act 2007 on proposals to modify the Solicitors Act 1974 for the purposes of the Law Society making compensation arrangements (PDF)
Legal Services Board, 14th June 2012
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“Laws barring people who have had severe mental health problems from jury service and from being MPs or company directors are to be abolished following an extraordinary debate in which several MPs gave moving accounts of their own experiences of the illnesses.”
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The Guardian, 14th June 2012
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“Ministers will still be able to dictate whether court cases are heard in secret despite assurances that judges would have the final say, a group of expert lawyers have warned.”
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Daily Telegraph, 15th June 2012
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“Government plans to change the law so that future reforms to the copyright framework can be made through regulations rather than primary legislation could create problems for businesses, an expert has said.”
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OUT-LAW.com, 15th June 2012
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“Women have a made a strong showing in the latest appointments to the bench, according to the latest statistics released by the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).”
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The Guardian, 14th June 2012
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“A Cambridge graduate who described herself as the ‘office cougar’ has been jailed for falsely claiming she was having affairs with her married male colleagues.”
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Daily Telegraph, 14th June 2012
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“A member of a gang which tried to smuggle £2m worth of cocaine into the UK hidden in a tarmac truck is behind bars after fleeing the country eight years ago.”
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The Guardian, 14th June 2012
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“A litigant who began 31 sets of employment tribunal proceedings over 28 months has been told he can bring no more cases without the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s express permission.”
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Law Society’s Gazette, 15th June 2012
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“Company bosses who lose an employment tribunal claim over equal pay must review the wages for all staff, ministers have said.”
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Daily Telegraph, 14th June 2012
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“Fines for breaking the rules of the road could be increased from £60 to £90 under government plans that have been sent out for consultation.”
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The Guardian, 14th June 2012
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“A former police community support officer (PCSO) who was involved in caring for vulnerable children was today condemned as a ‘predatory paedophile’ as he was sentenced to 10 years in jail for child sex offences.”
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The Independent, 14th June 2012
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“The supreme court has reaffirmed its rejection of Julian Assange’s appeal against his extradition to Sweden, turning down an unusual, last-minute request to reopen the case.”
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The Guardian, 14th June 2012
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