No future in criminal defense, say Bar juniors | New
Few entry-level lawyers see criminal defense as a viable long-term career, according to unsurprising results from a Law Society survey....
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Reducing Barriers in Japan | The bar
We brought together more than 30 Japanese and UK law firms for a virtual roundtable on May 23 to renew...
Who wants to be a duty attorney?
The future of criminal law is bleak, according to most respondents to a new Law Society of England and Wales...
When anti-discrimination policies discriminate | The bar
For some, age is just a number. For many, however, it is a curse. Breaking into the legal industry has...
Solicitors Journal – Law Society challenges SRA’s proposed changes to health and welfare rules
The Law Society said there was no evidence to support the proposed changes The Law Society said proposed changes to...
Volunteers save the bar from insolvency – lawyer
Legal leaders are under constant fire from within over a sweeping proposal to restructure the Auckland District Law Society, which...
Weekly Westminster Update: Lord Chancellor questioned by MPs
One thing you must do Send your views to the government's criminal legal aid consultation. Whether you are a duty...
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Law Society standards committee pleads to disbar former Russell McVeagh partner James Gardner-Hopkins
Barrister Catriona MacLennan disappointed with Dame Margaret's findings, says it doesn't go far enoughThe Law Society of New Zealand wants...
Lack of evidence for new SRA health and wellness rules
Proposals by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to change its rules on health and wellbeing at work are not supported...
Law Society’s new framework improves career-long competence for lawyers and paralegals and meets Ontario’s legal needs
TORONTO, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Law Society's Board of Trustees (Convocation) has approved several initiatives that enhance career-long...
Shake the SLAPPs – it’s time to act
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has heightened concerns about SLAPPs – particularly the impact of claims filed by wealthy individuals...
Law Society Welcomes Securities Transactions Reform
New legislation to reform securities transaction law was published today in draft form. Mobile transaction reform aims to allow small...
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Law Society Alleges GTA Man Behind Bar Exam Cheating Scandal
The Law Society of Ontario is accusing a Mississauga man who operates a business offering bar exam prep classes of...
SRA Consultation on Occupational Health and Wellbeing Rules – Bar Response
Proposals The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) consults on proposal to change its rules for health and well-being at work. The...
Future Lawyers of the Montclair State Pre-Law Society, Advocate for Equality and Change
Recently, Americans witnessed the historic confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first black woman appointed to the United States...
Law Society president warns poorer Scots at risk of exclusion in rush for digital justice in court
Law Society president warns poorer Scots at risk of exclusion in rush for digital justice in court Schedule An icon...
First woman of color elected president of the Derby and District Law Society
A Friar Gate lawyer has become the first person of color to be elected president of the Derby and District...
Join the fight to save the criminal justice system
The government has failed defendants, victims and witnesses, warns the Law Society of England and Wales as it steps up...
Action on SLAPPs needed to prevent abuse of justice
Steps are needed to strengthen and clarify the rules around strategic public involvement prosecutions (SLAPPs), the Law Society of England...
Law Society: Proposed PC fees below pre-pandemic level – in real terms
Following a two-year financial support program for Scottish lawyers to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, the Law Society of...
Who? path to follow? A case study in business management
In and among the plethora of vendor sales pitches and hyperbole, legal teams grappling with their technology are feeling the...
Westminster update: Queen’s Speech introduces new legislation
One thing you must do Watch Law Society President Stephanie Boyce address the Prime Minister's dangerous rhetoric about lawyers, which...
Law Society calls for ‘culture change’ to address legal industry’s mental health crisis
Monday 09 May 2022 14:22 The head of the Law Society said law firms have a "collective responsibility" to address...
NEW Law Society of Scotland Accredited PEAT2 Training Provider – Kinch Robinson
Hands-on, interactive training sessions designed to meet all PEAT2 results, plus a mandatory ethics course Experienced and long-established legal trainers,...
NZ Law Society calls for urgent increase in funding for legal aid system
The legal aid system is in danger of collapsing unless the government increases its funding, warns Te Kāhui Ture o...
Law Society of Singapore Annual Litigation Conference 2022: A Review
Serena Lim reviews the Law Society's 2022 Annual Litigation Conference I found the keynote address and the panel discussions from...
President of the Law Society of England and Wales I. Stephanie Boyce will visit the University of Winchester Business School
The President of the Law Society of England and Wales, I. Stephanie Boyce, visited Hampshire on May 3-4. Stephanie is...
Westminster update: Law Society president testifies in parliament
One thing you must do Hear directly from Legal Aid Minister James Cartlidge on the government's proposals for criminal legal...
Local Lawyer Relinquishes License Following Law Society of Ontario Decision
Gino Arnone of Ericksons LLP relinquished his barrister's license after the Law Society of Ontario found he had engaged in...
Cambridgeshire Law Society’s 150th Awards provide showcase of talent
The Cambridgeshire Law Society (CLS) held its flagship annual Gala Dinner and Legal Excellence Awards on Friday 22 April at...
Bar president defends legal profession after ‘wrong’ criticism over exam cheating case
SINGAPORE: Law Society President Adrian Tan has hit out at those who criticized the professional body for turning a blind...
The Leicestershire Law Society Awards are back – bigger and better
The Leicestershire Law Society's annual awards return next month - bigger and better than before. Returning to an in-person event...
Unacceptable delays will continue without urgent funding
Sustained and significant investment is needed across the crisis-hit justice system or unacceptable delays will continue, the Law Society of...
Law Society and Bar Association Push for Regulation of Employment Advocates
First published April 26, 2022 Updated 1 hour ago Job Government delays checks on rogue employee advocates for up to...
Law Society: Covid has boosted finances – and companies’ willingness to change
Accounts: greater financial stabilityThe pandemic has taught many small and medium-sized law firms the benefits of providing services that suit...
Doing Legal Business in the Commonwealth Caribbean
The Commonwealth Caribbean is made up of the English-speaking Caribbean countries that share a history of being administered by Britain...
Stronger-than-expected law firm performance during the pandemic
Lawyers maintained services to their clients during successive shutdowns and many reported strong business performance for the first year of...
3 productivity tips to improve your production
Over the past two years, we have experienced unprecedented changes in our personal and professional lives. For many, adapting to...
Becoming a coroner – Q&A with Jacqueline Devonish
I'm not sure anyone is considering becoming a coroner because so little is known about him. The role of coroners...
Sanctions and Russia: your questions answered
The Practice Advice Service is a confidential telephone helpline for lawyers. Our team of lawyers answer questions on a wide...
Cyber essentials – key changes
Regardless of specialisation, size or location, every UK law firm is a potential target for cybercriminals and as cyber threats...
Legal Technology Expert Achieves Law Society of Scotland Accredited Legal Technologist Status
Legal technology specialist Jonathan Bowker has achieved Accredited Legal Technologist status with the Law Society of Scotland. Mr. Bowker is...
Smart Energy EN | The bar
The Law Society has partnered with Smart Energy GB to help independent practitioners and small businesses understand the benefits of...
Legal Ombudsman Review of 2022 Scheme Rules – Law Society Response
Proposals The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) held a consultation in February 2022 on its review of the LeO program rules. It...
Marian Jacko will be recognized by the Law Society of Ontario
Marian Jacko of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory will receive the Laura Legge Award from the Law Society of Ontario on May...
Lawyers regulator gives key consumer protection another chance
After intensive lobbying by the Law Society and other stakeholders, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced that it is...
Dear legal profession – letter from an apprentice lawyer
Dear legal profession, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for investing in us and in the future… When...
Law Society Comments on LSD Policy Statement
The Legal Services Board's (LSB) policy statement on consumer empowerment sets expectations for regulators of legal service providers to offer...
Thirdfort – Automated AML, Identification and Source of Funds
How it works Start onboarding your client in just a few clicks Choose the checks you need and add your...
The Law Society is looking to boost its revenue by £8.4million thanks to higher PC fees
Barreau: Now is the time for us to be more strategicThe Law Society plans to raise the cost of the...
Law Society takes on government as lawyers prepare to strike
Sunday April 10, 2022 3:56 p.m. The Law Society has hit out at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) after claiming...
‘We get it’: Law Society issues guidelines on bar action | News
The Law Society said it understood why criminal lawyers were taking industrial action from next week, but refrained from calling...
5 tips for lawyers to level up on LinkedIn
The pandemic has forever changed the way we network. With face-to-face networking events canceled, professionals moved online to fill the...
Advice to lawyers as the legal action is about to begin
Advice for criminal defense lawyers before direct action by lawyers has been published by the Law Society of England and...
How the Diversity Access Program boosted my self-confidence
When I was a young girl, I didn't know what career I wanted to pursue, which I think was pretty...
Cybersecurity: actions for 2022 | The bar
Staff digital behavior Most successful attacks rely on human error at some point, which is why staff training, coupled with...
Trust Registration Service (TRS) and AML Compliance
Our corporate and non-corporate tips aim to help members navigate trust registration requirements: What changed ? Lawyers should be aware...
Law Society of Northern Ireland challenges new ministers to ensure access to justice
Pictured (L to R): Rowan White, Senior Vice President of the Law Society, Brigid Napier, President, and Brian Archer, Junior...
Law Society of British Columbia tribunal finds BC lawyer committed professional misconduct
A court has ruled that a Kelowna lawyer committed professional misconduct. The decision was released on March 4, 2022 by...
Anthony Collins double winner at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards
Anthony Collins Solicitors have twice won this year's Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards. The Birmingham-based firm won the paralegal and...
Doing business legally in England and Wales
Short-term business visitors to the UK Visitors can come to the UK for certain business activities, including: attend meetings, conferences,...
Law Society of British Columbia tribunal finds Kelowna lawyer engaged in professional misconduct – Kelowna News
Picture: Facebook Paule Moore, who was previously known as Paule Seeger A court has ruled that a Kelowna lawyer committed...
Law Society Invites Nominations for Members of Constituency Council
Applications are now open to lawyers wishing to join the decision-making body of the Law Society of Scotland, representing the...
The Bar responds to the DSL’s 2022/23 business plan
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published its Business Plan 2022-2023 Wednesday, emphasizing that he will continue to focus on...
Six things to consider before outsourcing your legal fund
When you run a law firm, it can be tempting to want to oversee every part of the day-to-day administration...
Alarm bells rang at UN over UK rights record
New laws are undermining rights and undermining power, the Law Society of England and Wales warned today as it submitted...
Westminster update: Chancellor delivers spring declaration
One thing you must do Read our updated page on how you can support the people of Ukraine. Our page...
Former Bar President fails in attempt to strike SDT case
Greene: Case to answerDavid Greene, the former president of the Law Society, failed in his bid to stop a private...
Law firm price comparison sites could put off small businesses, Law Society says
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 12:54 PM Law Society Vice President Lubna Shuja said regulators' plans to push law firms to...
WBD Partner Elected President of Plymouth Law Society
A partner in the Plymouth office of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson held a senior position in a leading legal...
Law Society of Ontario greenlights local ex-terrorist’s attempt to practice law
A Toronto man who was convicted of participating in a failed terrorist plot to set off a series of bombs...
The property finance specialist is the new president of the Plymouth Law Society
A partner in the Plymouth office of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson held a senior position in a leading legal...
The Bar responds to the spring declaration
Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered his Spring Statement to Parliament on Wednesday in what has been described as...
Comparison sites could ‘exclude’ small businesses and lawyers BME – Law Society | New
Smaller law firms could be shut out of the market and clients could end up paying more if regulators press...
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Sasha Borissenko: Bar Association report – financial transparency a step forward
The Law Society has published its annual report. Picture/fileOPINION: Last week, the Law Society released its 2021 annual report, which...
The legal world unites to help fight the cyber threat
A new questionnaire to help law firms better assess the cybersecurity features of the chambers they instruct lawyers on has...
Risk and Compliance Accreditation | The bar
Our Risk and Compliance Accreditation is a mark of quality allowing individuals to demonstrate that they have expertise in risk...
Ransomware Risk Assessment: Our Information Security Questionnaire
Why was the questionnaire produced? In collaboration with the Bar Association, we have developed this questionnaire to help our members...
Don’t Scapegoat Lawyers for Russia – Law Society | News
The Law Society today denounced attempts to 'scapegoat' lawyers over UK business links with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine....
British lawyers are scapegoats for horrors in Ukraine, says Law Society
Thursday, March 24, 2022 2:46 PM The Law Society has claimed that 'British lawyers' are being made 'scapegoats' for Russia's...
Westminster Update: Government announces investment in criminal legal aid
One thing you must do Read our tips on how lawyers can show support for those in Ukraine. What do...
Senior Solicitor (temporary) – Law Society of Scotland
Senior Lawyer (temporary) An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Professional Practice Team for a Senior Counsel. The position is...
Bar concerned by the draft budget of the SLCC
The Law Society of Scotland has asked the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) to focus more on its primary role...
What you need to know about sanctions against Russia
The new sanctions aim to encourage Russia to cease destabilizing actions that compromise or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or...
Legal Profession Marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Lawyers in England and Wales will today mark the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, which challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about...
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The Bar is urged to crack down on misleading legal advertising
Last year, Jeremy Diamond, Toronto's best-known legal marketer, was found guilty of professional misconduct after telling a law society disciplinary...
Former Saskatoon mayoral candidate sues Law Society for defamation
Breadcrumb Links Local News Mark Zielke alleges the Law Society failed to update its communications to reflect the appeals process...
Bar president warns of collapsing criminal justice system
National Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce welcomed the government's proposal to increase legal aid rates, but said more needed...
Westminster update: Economic Crime Bill approved by House of Commons
One thing you must do Read our submission to the government's consultation on reforming the Human Rights Act. We argue...
Conference on social mobility in partnership with the Manchester Law Society | Events | Insights and Events
Our half-day conference on social mobility will demonstrate the importance of improving this key area. More than that, this event...