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...
The majority of lawyers in Ireland are women, but men continue to dominate the upper ranks of the profession, the...
How many years have you been a member of the board? I joined the Bar Council in 2013, representing the...
"This is a critical and necessary step to protect the integrity of the licensing process and the reputation of uninvolved...
The family court referred Grubisa's conduct in finding their lists to the NSW Law Society and the AFP, but they...
Our President I. Stephanie Boyce said: “We condemn the actions of the Russian Federation, which are contrary to international law....
The Scottish legal sector must be alert to the implications of the current crisis and have a shared responsibility to...
Lawyer leaders today welcomed the Legal Services Board (LSB) consultation on ongoing skills and standards, as the oversight regulator seeks...
Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce issued a statement condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, offering the Law Society's support to...
Kennedys is in the process of withdrawing from Russia, as international concern mounts over the invasion of Ukraine and several...
Monday, February 28, 2022 5:48 p.m. The Law Society of England and Wales has come out in favor of law...
The UK continues to focus on Asia-Pacific by concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, which reflects the...
CCTV footage showing Samuel Seow using criminal force against his employees. (Photo: video screenshots)SINGAPORE — The Law Society is seeking...
SINGAPORE: The Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) on Monday (February 28) urged the Tri-Judge Court to have entertainment lawyer Samuel...
Senate President Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razek said the articles of the law will be discussed in detail during the Senate plenary sessions...
Companies have reported that the difficulties presented by the pandemic have strained an already crisis system. The companies cited existing...
The European Court of Human Rights has jurisdiction to assess alleged violations of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)....
A crooked but true: the story of Anna Casey-Woodward The influence of my LGBTQ+ identity on my career is different...
Talented trainee lawyers are invited to apply for a place in the profession's Diversity Access Scheme (DAS), the Law Society...
The UConn Law Campus in Hartford, CT. The UConn Law Society, a group that helps undergraduate law students prepare for...
The Pioneering Chairman of the Public Interest and Development Law Section (NBA-SPIDEL) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Joe-Kyari...
The shortlist for an annual celebration of the Birmingham legal community has been announced. Anthony Collins, Irwin Mitchell, the Greens...
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The Law Society of Alberta is due to hold a hearing to determine whether Labor and Immigration Minister Tyler Shandro...
Under Section 99 of the Legal Education and Practitioners Act 2017, the Law Society of Malawi suspended two lawyers on...
Under Section 99 of the Legal Education and Practitioners Act 2017, the Law Society of Malawi suspended two lawyers on...
Members of the Distinguished Pro Bono Awards and Distinguished Community Service Awards juries. ...
" style="margin: 5px 15px 0 0px; border: 1px solid #999; width: 150px;"/>Michael LesageNearly a decade ago, Justice David Brown warned...
Boyce: Profession happy to pay for SIFThe Law Society and the Legal Services Consumer Panel have joined forces to oppose...
Key long-term protection that ensures consumers of legal services can obtain compensation for transactions – such as home buying, wills...
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6:05 p.m. The UK is facing a shortage of criminal lawyers as the sector faces a...
A criminal defense attorney has been told by the Law Society of a possible violation of advertising regulations after having...
The Law Society has warned that a proposal by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to increase its own fine powers...
I was appointed as a Paid Immigration Adjudicator (now known as a Court Judge) in 1998 and am currently a...
The Law Society of England and Wales has hit back at proposals from the Solicitors Regulation Authority that could see...
Proposals HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is seeking advice on the design of draft regulations which would replace DAC 6...
This report is an important step in the right direction. In addition to an increase in wages, he proposes structural...
In this podcast from our LGBT+ Lawyers Division, we hear Christos Paphiti, attorney at Sharpe Pritchard, on his views on...
Long before the coronavirus (COVID-19), I wrote an article offering five business development activities for those who don't like networking...
It is a commonly stated key inclusiveness goal that law firms should allow their employees to feel comfortable bringing their...
Michaela Guthrie, a senior partner at Balfour and Manson, is certified by the Law Society of Scotland in medical negligence...
The Law Society of England and Wales has published a response to the government's Leveling Up white paper, which was...
An authority will ask the High Court to strike a former law firm partner Russell McVeagh off the barristers and...
In addition to the new areas of work, the LSB will continue its work on: fulfill its legal obligations, including...
How it works In the event of an eligible major incident, affected members of the public seek free legal advice...
You are talking to a friend of a friend at a party. How do you describe what you do? I...
President of the Law Society of NSW, Joanne van der Plaat de Cooma. Photo: supplied. The Law Society of NSW...
The government will struggle to achieve its mission to upgrade without a properly funded justice system, the Law Society of...
There's a reason smart law firms choose Quill The trusted legal accounting and practice management software provider has a long...
The SRA has announced its desire to close the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) and remove any regulatory requirement for solicitors...
The legal profession is notorious for its high demands and long working hours – and the pandemic has only amplified...
One thing you must do Read our in-depth response and analysis to each of the Independent Criminal Legal Aid Review's...
Proposals The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is seeking views on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act. These changes would...
We believe DAS is unique in its ability to address multiple drawbacks. He has a truly transformative impact on the...
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 per year An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Professional Practice Team for a Senior Solicitor...
SINGAPORE — Amid a spike in departures from the legal profession, the industry has been rattled to help stem the...
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Adrian Tan of the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) took over...
Proposals The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Discussion Paper (DP21/4) invites comments on potential design approaches: sustainable investment labels consumer disclosures...
Proposals The government is seeking views on proposals to introduce a redomiciliation scheme in the UK, including: the benefits of...
January marks an important milestone for the Bar Gazette with the publication of our first entirely digital edition of the...