All Law Society activity articles – Page 38
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NewsSociety urges long term approach to justice technology
Duplication of effort illustrates need for shared solutions to shared problem statements, Chancery Lane says.
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News‘Must-read’ practice guidance for solicitors going it alone
Solicitors can work as freelancers or in unauthorised businesses from 25 November following a radical overhaul of regulation.
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NewsParliament prorogation halts probate fees hike
Law Society says it will campaign against any attempt to reintroduce the 'tax on grief'.
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NewsSocial mobility boost for aspiring solicitors
Law Society seeks to remove qualification hurdles for 10 students experiencing hardship.
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NewsNDA? Find a solicitor to help you, Society advises public
New public information leaflet tells employees what they need to know.
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NewsShortlist announced for 13th Law Society Excellence Awards
Firms and solicitors who go ‘above and beyond’ for clients are in the running for 23 prestigious accolades.
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OpinionCommittees are what we make them
When the Law Society puts its weight behind committees such as Immigration Law, they have significant influence.
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OpinionFinding faith, hope and opportunity
Law Society deputy vice-president says she will bring a unique perspective.
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NewsSociety updates best-practice guide for conveyancers
Chancery Lane chief says Conveyancing Protocol will provide consistency and improve efficiency.
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NewsSociety joins plea to UN over Turkey’s ‘chilling roll call of injustice’
Hundreds of lawyers have been convicted since attempted coup in 2016.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: July’s Council meeting
A report from this month’s meeting of the Law Society Council.
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OpinionWorking on the international women in law report
Report advocates initiatives such as public awareness campaigns, engaging male champions for change and legislative reform.
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OpinionHow Welsh law has devolved
Devolution affects the development of our entire jurisdiction and every member of the profession.
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ProfileMagic touch
New Law Society president Simon Davis is determined to combat a collapse of trust in the professions which dates back to the financial crisis. But how? Paul Rogerson reports
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NewsLaw Society dips into reserves to fund IT upgrade
Group plans to spend over £60m on transforming technology infrastructure.
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NewsDavis takes the helm at Chancery Lane
Senior partner at Clifford Chance becomes 175th president of the Law Society today.
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NewsNews focus: A profession without equal?
At an international symposium hosted by the Law Society, City leaders, senior politicians, activists and clients debated how to close the gender gap in the top echelons of the legal profession
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FeatureLocal heroes
Over 30 local law societies have disappeared in the last 25 years. Those that remain must innovate to stay relevant amid the decline in volunteerism, reports Marialuisa Taddia
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NewsLord chancellor backs professional bodies' gender equality pledge
Law Society, Bar Council and Chartered Institute of Legal Executives unite to help women in law.
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NewsSociety's global call to arms over gender equality
Latest report on women in law identifies common barriers ahead of international summit.