Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Unemployment on the rise among solicitors

Article on the Law Gazette about the rise in unemployment among solicitors.

"...The number of unemployed solicitors on benefits has quadrupled during the recession to more than 1,800, according to an analysis of official statistics by the Conservative Party reported in today’s Daily Telegraph.

Along with architects, surveyors and vets, solicitors comprise one of the professional groups to have experienced the biggest percentage increase in unemployment rates since the economic downturn. Many of those made redundant are thought to be in their late 40s and early 50s....."

Full article is here

http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/unemployment-rate-among-solicitors-climbs-400

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