The President of the Bar calls for more diversity in the profession
The majority of lawyers in Ireland are women, but men continue to dominate the upper ranks of the profession, the...
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Q&A with Lubna Shuja | The bar
How many years have you been a member of the board? I joined the Bar Council in 2013, representing the...
Law Society of Ontario cancels upcoming bar exams due to potential leak of exam materials
"This is a critical and necessary step to protect the integrity of the licensing process and the reputation of uninvolved...
Law Society and AFP ignore Grubisa Family Court trawls
The family court referred Grubisa's conduct in finding their lists to the NSW Law Society and the AFP, but they...
How lawyers can show support for Ukrainians
Our President I. Stephanie Boyce said: “We condemn the actions of the Russian Federation, which are contrary to international law....
Law Society stresses ‘active role’ legal profession must play in Russia sanctions
The Scottish legal sector must be alert to the implications of the current crisis and have a shared responsibility to...
LSB seeks to change the status quo on competence
Lawyer leaders today welcomed the Legal Services Board (LSB) consultation on ongoing skills and standards, as the oversight regulator seeks...
Russia’s actions ‘a direct threat to the rule of law’ – Law Society
Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce issued a statement condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, offering the Law Society's support to...
Kennedys to close Moscow office as Bar Association condemns Russian actions
Kennedys is in the process of withdrawing from Russia, as international concern mounts over the invasion of Ukraine and several...
Law Society says it backs law firms working on behalf of Russian oligarchs
Monday, February 28, 2022 5:48 p.m. The Law Society of England and Wales has come out in favor of law...
UK strikes trade deal with New Zealand
The UK continues to focus on Asia-Pacific by concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, which reflects the...
Law Society seeks disbarment of Samuel Seow for assault
CCTV footage showing Samuel Seow using criminal force against his employees. (Photo: video screenshots)SINGAPORE — The Law Society is seeking...
Law Society calls for barrister Samuel Seow to be disbarred over 2018 workplace abuse incidents
SINGAPORE: The Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) on Monday (February 28) urged the Tri-Judge Court to have entertainment lawyer Samuel...
Egyptian Senate gives preliminary approval to new insurance law – Society – Egypt
Senate President Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razek said the articles of the law will be discussed in detail during the Senate plenary sessions...
Crown Court backlogs: how would case increases impact practitioners?
Companies have reported that the difficulties presented by the pandemic have strained an already crisis system. The companies cited existing...
Report on the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers in the United Nations
The European Court of Human Rights has jurisdiction to assess alleged violations of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)....
My D&I Story | The bar
A crooked but true: the story of Anna Casey-Woodward The influence of my LGBTQ+ identity on my career is different...
Diversity Program Opens Door to Talented Interns
Talented trainee lawyers are invited to apply for a place in the profession's Diversity Access Scheme (DAS), the Law Society...
UConn Law Society creates Undergrad Law Journal
The UConn Law Campus in Hartford, CT. The UConn Law Society, a group that helps undergraduate law students prepare for...
Gadzama commends Yoruba Bar — Reports — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
The Pioneering Chairman of the Public Interest and Development Law Section (NBA-SPIDEL) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Joe-Kyari...
Birmingham Law Society unveils shortlist of 2022 awards
The shortlist for an annual celebration of the Birmingham legal community has been announced. Anthony Collins, Irwin Mitchell, the Greens...
Law Society of Alberta to hold hearing into Shandro’s conduct
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The Law Society of Alberta will hold a hearing into the conduct of former Health Minister Tyler Shandro
The Law Society of Alberta is due to hold a hearing to determine whether Labor and Immigration Minister Tyler Shandro...
Law Society of Malawi suspends two lawyers for disciplinary reasons against their clients
Under Section 99 of the Legal Education and Practitioners Act 2017, the Law Society of Malawi suspended two lawyers on...
The Law Society of Malawi suspends two lawyers for disciplinary reasons against their clients
Under Section 99 of the Legal Education and Practitioners Act 2017, the Law Society of Malawi suspended two lawyers on...
The Law Society of Hong Kong has announced the winners of the 2021 Pro Bono and Community Service Recognition Program
Members of the Distinguished Pro Bono Awards and Distinguished Community Service Awards juries. ...
Barreau leaves the Superior Court in its dust | Michael Lesage
" style="margin: 5px 15px 0 0px; border: 1px solid #999; width: 150px;"/>Michael LesageNearly a decade ago, Justice David Brown warned...
The Law Society and a consumer panel join forces to oppose the closure of SIF
Boyce: Profession happy to pay for SIFThe Law Society and the Legal Services Consumer Panel have joined forces to oppose...
Lawyers regulator must not abandon key consumer protection
Key long-term protection that ensures consumers of legal services can obtain compensation for transactions – such as home buying, wills...
UK faces shortage of duty counsel, Law Society says
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6:05 p.m. The UK is facing a shortage of criminal lawyers as the sector faces a...
A lawyer tells the Law Society that ‘no comment’ face masks could be a violation of regulations
A criminal defense attorney has been told by the Law Society of a possible violation of advertising regulations after having...
Law Society: SRA’s proposal to increase fines ‘is not appropriate’
The Law Society has warned that a proposal by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to increase its own fine powers...
Human justice: practical learning as a court judge
I was appointed as a Paid Immigration Adjudicator (now known as a Court Judge) in 1998 and am currently a...
Law Society responds to SRA plans to increase law firm misconduct fines
The Law Society of England and Wales has hit back at proposals from the Solicitors Regulation Authority that could see...
Mandatory Disclosure Rules: Proposed Regulations – Law Society Response
Proposals HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is seeking advice on the design of draft regulations which would replace DAC 6...
Funding for criminal legal aid cannot wait
This report is an important step in the right direction. In addition to an increase in wages, he proposes structural...
Coming out: another look
In this podcast from our LGBT+ Lawyers Division, we hear Christos Paphiti, attorney at Sharpe Pritchard, on his views on...
5 Strategies for Business Development Without Networking
Long before the coronavirus (COVID-19), I wrote an article offering five business development activities for those who don't like networking...
Happy people, happy companies | The bar
It is a commonly stated key inclusiveness goal that law firms should allow their employees to feel comfortable bringing their...
Balfour and Manson’s Michaela Guthrie Obtained Bar Certification for Medical Negligence
Michaela Guthrie, a senior partner at Balfour and Manson, is certified by the Law Society of Scotland in medical negligence...
Law Society issues response to white paper on upgrading
The Law Society of England and Wales has published a response to the government's Leveling Up white paper, which was...
Calls for ex-partner of Russell McVeagh to be struck off for misconduct
An authority will ask the High Court to strike a former law firm partner Russell McVeagh off the barristers and...
Strategy and business plan of the Commission des services juridiques 2022-2023 – Law Society’s response
In addition to the new areas of work, the LSB will continue its work on: fulfill its legal obligations, including...
Respond to major incidents with free legal advice
How it works In the event of an eligible major incident, affected members of the public seek free legal advice...
Sustainable development: questions and answers with Caroline May
You are talking to a friend of a friend at a party. How do you describe what you do? I...
Cooma lawyer announced as President of Law Society of NSW
President of the Law Society of NSW, Joanne van der Plaat de Cooma. Photo: supplied. The Law Society of NSW...
Upgrading based on a dynamic legal services sector
The government will struggle to achieve its mission to upgrade without a properly funded justice system, the Law Society of...
Quill Law Firm Management Software
There's a reason smart law firms choose Quill The trusted legal accounting and practice management software provider has a long...
Response template: Consultation on the future of the SRA and SIF and PSYROC
The SRA has announced its desire to close the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) and remove any regulatory requirement for solicitors...
Building a more caring legal industry
The legal profession is notorious for its high demands and long working hours – and the pandemic has only amplified...
Westminster update: Judicial Review Bill passes Commons
One thing you must do Read our in-depth response and analysis to each of the Independent Criminal Legal Aid Review's...
The Mental Capacity Act: Small Payments Program – Law Society Response
Proposals The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is seeking views on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act. These changes would...
Diversity Access Program Review | The bar
We believe DAS is unique in its ability to address multiple drawbacks. He has a truly transformative impact on the...
How to Mitigate Your Business’ Money Laundering Risk
In my last blog, I wrote about how to conduct your enterprise-wide anti-money laundering (AML) risk assessment under Regulation 18(1)...
Temporary Senior Solicitor, £43,500 a year – Law Society of Scotland
Temporary Senior Solicitor, £43,500 per year An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Professional Practice Team for a Senior Solicitor...
The legal sector has mobilized to fight against the exodus of young lawyers, according to the president of the Bar
SINGAPORE — Amid a spike in departures from the legal profession, the industry has been rattled to help stem the...
New Law Society President Adrian Tan Calls HDB’s Pet Cat Ban – Mothership.SG
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Adrian Tan of the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) took over...
Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labels – Law Society’s Response
Proposals The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Discussion Paper (DP21/4) invites comments on potential design approaches: sustainable investment labels consumer disclosures...
BEIS, HMT and HMRC Consultation on Business Redomiciliation – Law Society Response
Proposals The government is seeking views on proposals to introduce a redomiciliation scheme in the UK, including: the benefits of...
A new year, a new Digital Gazette
January marks an important milestone for the Bar Gazette with the publication of our first entirely digital edition of the...