US legal sector gains 1000 jobs in August

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics' has reported that the US economy lost 54,000 jobs in August. But things were looking ever-so-slightly better in the legal industry, with 1000 new jobs created in the second consecutive month of improved job figures for the sector. The figures record that there are still 14,000 fewer jobs than this time last year, but commentators are heartened by the improved numbers.

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