All Law Society activity articles – Page 23
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NewsLandmark LGBT+ survey reveals workplace challenges
Lack of visible role models identified as one of several pressing issues in Law Society report.
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OpinionPride in the law
Law Society report highlights achievements made to improve LGBT+ equality and inclusion in the profession, but notes the hurdles still to face.
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News‘Brexit hasn’t happened yet’ for law firms, says Society
The end of freedom of movement is likely to have ‘huge impact’ on solicitors, profession is warned.
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OpinionBack to the office: best of both worlds
Returning to the office is imperative for junior lawyers.
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NewsFixed costs extension helps those with deeper pockets - Law Society
Data used to justify announcement 'both out of date and drawn from too narrow a pool of cases', says president.
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NewsHome Office urged to remove biometric barrier for Afghan nationals
Law Society says change will remove need to make multiple, dangerous journeys.
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NewsM&A specialist in line for Law Society presidency
Nick Emmerson takes office as deputy vice president in October.
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NewsSociety announces ‘unique cohort’ of scholarship winners
Scheme aims to improve social mobility in the profession.
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NewsRules on work experience set out ahead of SQE debut
The current route to qualification will be phased out from 1 September.
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NewsSetting the standards for lawtech
Both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Law Society made significant announcements last week about promoting and regulating technology. What happens next?
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NewsPM's attack endangers lawyers and clients, Society warns
Boris Johnson suggested 'left wing criminal justice lawyers' act against the public interest.
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NewsVaccine passports ‘a possibility’ for judges
HMCTS rules out vaccine status checks on jurors and non-professional court users.
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OpinionUpfront property information – our digital objectives
The Law Society is extending TA6 to collect upfront information and improve the conveyancing process.
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NewsEthics principles to guide lawtech development
Innovations must place client at the centre, Law Society president says in inaugural address.
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NewsHealth and social care lawyer appointed as Society social mobility ambassador
Lynette Wieland is a solicitor at Browne Jacobson.
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NewsMaking space for the arts – The Rolls Building
Even in times of national crisis, space should never be wasted. Everyone gains when the arts have a shot at filling it.
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NewsMinimum salary recommendation amended to include SQE candidates
Law Society says trainees under different qualification regimes should be paid the same.