Tag: The Law Society

The 3 I’s: Law Society unveils new AI strategy
'Innovation, impact and integrity'

High Court: Law Society secures win in legal aid row with government
Chancery Lane took action over failure to implement recommended fee rises

Legal aid: Law Society wins permission to challenge government in High Court
'Significant and positive step forward', says president Lubna Shuja

UK-India agreement brings ‘huge opportunities’ for lawyers
Formally signed this week

Law Society to launch restaurant
Six Clerks will serve a 'seasonal and sustainable' British menu

Law Society gets down with Gen Z lawyers on TikTok
200-year-old institution embraces popular social media platform

‘Big Legal Lesson’ looks to teach school students their legal rights
New education campaign backed by Mishcon and the Law Society

Law Society to trial regional admission ceremonies for solicitors qualifying outside London
First one later this year

Diversity milestones in law and politics
Solicitor Baljinder Singh Atwal reflects on the recent appointments of Law Society President Lubna Shuja and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Number of law graduates hits record high
Some 18,927 students graduated with law degrees last year, while the number of solicitors on the roll also hit unprecedented levels

Applications now open for The Legal Cheek Summer 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme
Featuring The Bank of England, and leading magic circle, US and international law firms

SQE assessment fees to increase by £135
Cost rise comes despite delays and technical issues affecting January results day

Law Society pushes for law to be part of school curriculum
Children should know their rights, says president I. Stephanie Boyce

Trainee numbers dipped 11% in first year of pandemic, new stats show
Prior to lockdown, TCs were at their highest level since the 2008 financial crash

City firms to offer part-time training contracts for disabled aspiring lawyers
Eversheds Sutherland and Osborne Clarke are hiring for 2024 entry

Law Society calls on government to fund SQE loans as over 1,000 students enrol for first exam
New route likely to cost more than £20k, professional body warns

‘Highly repetitive admin tasks’ may be ‘useful’ work experience under SQE, says Law Society
New regime in force in two weeks time

Help Afghan lawyers escape ‘perilous future’ under Taliban rule, urge legal groups
Law Society, Bar Council and Bar Human Rights Committee 'gravely concerned' about fate of at least 250 female judges

Pay training contract and qualifying work experience trainees the same, Law Society tells firms
Chancery Lane calls for parity across both routes ahead of SQE roll-out

Pride 2021: Clifford Chance lawyers belt out gender-neutral track
Magic circle marks Pride month 🏳️🌈