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NewsMP calls for methanol poisoning awareness to be late solicitor's legacy
Airline and airport representatives agree to 'step up' ahead of Foreign Office's public awareness campaign.
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NewsBar Council names next vice chair
Criminal silk and Crown court recorder (part-time) judge Claire Davies KC will take up her role next year.
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NewsUnmasking law: The woman aiming to reshape the profession for neurodivergent minds
Innovative conference will this month bring together neurodivergent people to help them thrive.
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NewsOne woman among nine new City partners at Clifford Chance
Global giant promotes 28 to top table globally, three fewer than last year.
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NewsMale applicants for Supreme Court 'more confident', says president
Lower courts inundated by 'tidal wave of claims' prompted by AI, Lord Reed also tells Lords Constitution Committee.
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NewsDr Ruby Bhatti OBE appointed High Sheriff of West Yorkshire
Dr Bhatti is the first South Asian solicitor to hold the role in the county.
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News'Chronic overwork': Flexible working has greatest impact on women’s careers, says IBA report
Raising the Bar: Women in Law study surveyed almost 5,000 women across over 100 countries.
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NewsEquity partnership still heavily dominated by men, SRA data shows
Proportion of female lawyers continues to soar but seniority gap continues.
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NewsFirm launches scholarship in memory of much-loved late colleague
Jenny Lewis spent more than 10 years working her way up to a leading role in high-street practice.
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NewsJust two in 10 law firm leaders are women - global report
Law Society deputy vice president calls for greater public commitment to gender equality.
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NewsReturn to office mandate 'detrimental' to women's career progression
Concern raised at event discussing new research that reveals 'motherhood penalty' for women in law firms.
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NewsIn-house lawyers say whistleblowing guidance is 'unworkable'
Advice issued last October 'falls short in a number of areas and risks exacerbating current problems'.
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NewsMBE for legal aid royalty
The Solicitors’ Charity trustee Audrey Ludwig collects her MBE from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle.
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NewsFormer minister joins bar as conduct commissioner
New role was one of Baroness Harman’s recommendations in her independent review of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.
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NewsIn depth: Kirsty Brimelow KC’s priorities as bar chair
A fairer allocation of briefs to women barristers is one of Kirsty Brimelow KC’s 12 priorities as bar chair. Protecting lawyers from abuse and intimidation is also high on her agenda.
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NewsTrainee learns sign language to make legal services accessible
Elysia Shirley pledged to support deaf community after witnessing someone struggle to communicate with emergency services.
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NewsKing's Bench chief latest leading judge to announce retirement
Departure of three leadership judges in 2026 presents a challenge to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
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NewsKirsty Brimelow KC takes over as bar chair
Doughty Street practitioner will lead the first all-female leadership team at the representative body.
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NewsFormer president Boyce heads solicitor honours
New Year list also features former ECtHR judge, Family Court leader - and campaigner against abusive NDAs.
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NewsLegal aid solicitor forced to leave UK due to salary threshold
Hilda Kwoffie's salary as a legal aid solicitor specialising in mental health work failed to meet £41,700-a-year visa threshold.