All Law Society activity articles – Page 32
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NewsSociety ‘extremely concerned’ by BAME prosecution ratio
Chancery Lane says SRA needs to understand and fix the issues behind disproportionate representation.
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NewsHard statistics: Allen & Overy ethnicity data revealed unequal work allocation
Diversity and inclusion chief says some partners at magic circle firm thought they treated everyone fairly.
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NewsWhite solicitors 'earn a third more' than BAME colleagues
Law Society report highlights career barriers and recommends blueprint for law firms to drive equality.
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NewsSociety welcomes change of heart on 'lawbreaker' clauses
Announcement followed news of a deal over the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol.
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NewsReport hails lawtech boom
Law Society president David Greene says the sector is ‘strong and growing exponentially’.
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OpinionMoving on from Covid: The Big Debate
Birmingham Law Society debate will cover challenges to the rule of law and commercial and societal effects of the pandemic.
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NewsEleventh-hour plea on Lugano pact
Law Society joins plea to EU to allow UK to sign up to convention when Brexit transition period ends.
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OpinionPII: Now is the time to act for spring renewals
Law Society suggests how firms can prepare for an April renewal, and provides alternatives for those concerned about the future.
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NewsReserve training contracts for disabled, says Law Society
Disability is falling behind other protected characteristics, professional body claims.
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FeatureLaw Society business plan 2020/21
2020 has been an extraordinary year for the legal profession, the country, and for the Law Society, writes Paul Tennant.
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NewsJobs at risk as Law Society modernises member services
Chancery Lane seeking to modernise commercial strategy and improve communications.
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NewsExpect no relaxation in AML regime, solicitors warned
Conference will preview new guidance from legal sector supervisors.
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NewsLockdown II: Law firm offices allowed to open and clients can visit
Law Society secures some answers from government about extent of new restrictions.
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FeaturePro Bono Week: Law Society president reflects on voluntary work in Africa
There are opportunities to join projects in other jurisdictions and take our expertise there.
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NewsHasty planning reform threatens the environment, says Society
Making sure that new laws are good laws will take time, Chancery Lane tells consultation.
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NewsSQE: Student loan issues remain unresolved, says Law Society
SQE ‘will mark a big change in how aspiring solicitors begin their career in law’.
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NewsClimate change working group seeks solicitor members
Group consisting of a broad representation of the profession will advise Law Society Council.
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OpinionSolicitors should not be penalised because of financial crime
Whist the profession has an important role to play in the AML regime, the Law Society strongly opposes the economic crime levy.
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NewsJR vital to constitutional balance of powers - Society
Chancery Lane submits reform proposals to Faulks review of administrative law.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: October’s Council meeting
This month’s meeting covered policy impact, public affairs, supporting members during Covid-19, Social Mobility Ambassadors, and more.