They say the best things in life are free. They also say that it’s always those that can most afford it that seem to get the freebies. This case is no exception – according to the Times businesses are putting pressure on law firms by calling for the services of junior lawyers free of charge during the downturn.

And guess who’s getting the lions share of free legals, yep its the banks. Whilst they are considered the most demanding clients (as this aptly demonstrates) they are also among the biggest users of legal services. So given it’s a buyers market, junior lawyers can expect to be pimped out to their firm’s banking clients compliments of the house.