Nelson Mandela R.I.P
[9-December-13 11:12:06]A year ago in a 60 second interview for The Voice newspaper, I was asked to name my most inspiring solicitor or lawyer of all...
2013
Message of Condolence from the Law Society
[6-December-13 11:13:58]My weekly presidential newsletter went out yesterday shortly before the sad news of Nelson Mandela’s death. In these circumstances, I think it right to issue...
Professional Update November 21, 2013
[23-November-13 11:16:09]Special general meeting The Law Society has called a special general meeting at 10:30 on 17 December. The meeting will consider a motion of no...
Open for application: 00864 Principal Judge (Criminal Injuries Compensation) Social Entitlement Chamber, First-tier Tribunal
[14-November-13 11:21:36]The following selection exercise has launched today. Please consider sharing this information with anyone this might be of interest to. 00864: Principal Judge (Criminal Injuries...
DLT2013:The Results: Women “falling off the edge”, shocking statistics re Black lawyers. Can we still afford to ignore the call for quotas?
[13-November-13 11:24:32]The 2013 Diversity League Table report has made a number of observations and findings that the legal profession, in fact professions in general, can no...
UK Diversity Legal Awards 2013 – Winners announced
[12-November-13 11:29:47]Last night saw the presentation of the 4th UK Diversity Legal Awards, at the launch of the 2013 Diversity League Table report. The event, attended...
BSN Response to “Transforming Legal Aid”
[7-November-13 11:33:52]Please click here to view the BSN’s comprehensive response to “Transforming Legal Aid”.
2013 Minority Lawyers’ Seminars
[7-November-13 11:30:57]The Bar Council, the Law Society and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) are proud to announce the second of this years’ Minority Lawyers’...
UK Diversity Legal Awards 2013 – Shortlist announced
[4-November-13 11:34:34]Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Matrix Chambers and Morrison & Foerster have all been shortlisted for a 2013 UK Diversity Legal Award. The results will be announced...
Law Society Committee Vacancies
[29-October-13 11:36:39]LAW SOCIETY COMMITTEE VACANCIES The Law Society of England and Wales is the independent professional body, established for solicitors in 1825, that works globally to...
Law Society Council Meeting Summary
[22-October-13 11:40:41]Law Society Council meeting summary: 16 October 2013 At this first Council meeting of the legal year 2013-14, we welcomed the 19 new members of...
Update on Criminal Legal Aid
[22-October-13 11:38:22]Update on Criminal Legal Aid On 16 October, the Law Society Council resolved to: 1. Note and support the concessions and amendments to the Government’s...