All Law Society activity articles – Page 63
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NewsSociety: lobby your MP over court closures
Law Society produces campaign pack as government consults on shutting one-fifth of the courts estate.
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NewsDefendants 'venue shop' for more lenient sentence
Law Society calls for magistrates to be trained in applying sentencing guidelines.
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NewsRemove 'barristers' from Victims' Code, says Society
Law Society highlights ’out-of-date’ references that ignore solicitor-advocates.
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NewsInfographic lays bare impact of court closures
Law Society seeking views and case studies on government plans to close 91 courts and tribunals in England and Wales.
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NewsMentoring scheme to increase diversity at top
Law Society seeking to address under-representation of minority groups higher up the career ladder.
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NewsEnforce family court orders but don’t jail debtors – Society
Chancery Lane calls for more streamlined process for ensuring creditors are paid.
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NewsLaw Society reveals shortlist of ‘unsung heroes’
Winners of this year’s Excellence Awards will be announced at a ceremony in London on 22 October.
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NewsMan flu? Women solicitors take more sick leave, study suggests
Law Society publishes report on health and wellbeing of practising certificate holders.
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FeatureLaw Society library: information station
In the first of a series of articles about what the Law Society can do for you, we visit Chancery Lane’s magnificent library to clear up some misconceptions.
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OpinionReal change on human rights
The Law Society is doing pioneering work on business and human rights.
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NewsBar takes aim at solicitors in family court advocacy
Two principal branches of the profession clashed last week after the bar called for a review of advocacy in family law.
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NewsChinese lawyers held
China has detained dozens of lawyers, including prominent human rights defenders, prompting worldwide protest.
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NewsSnooping law for rewrite after landmark court ruling
High Court says 2014 data retention measure is inconsistent with EU law.
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NewsDitching training contract could ‘undermine UK law’
Law Society warns that scrapping workplace learning risks damaging sector’s reputation and competitiveness.
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ProfileInterview: Jonathan Smithers
New Law Society president outlines his priorities to Jonathan Rayner.
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FeatureInternational: flying the flag
Prospecting for overseas business is a long-term project, the Law Society’s international marketplace conference heard.
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NewsFunding ‘must be restored’ in some areas – president
Law Society’s new president says cuts have left supply of legal services ‘unstable and unsustainable’.
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NewsLegal aid restrictions for domestic abuse loosened
Law Society lobbied for change to rule that meant legal aid could be withdrawn for victims before their case was completed.
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NewsThe great days of conference
Confession. I miss the style of conferences the Law Society used to hold. I know I railed against them in the past, claiming they were a waste of money, but I miss them.
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NewsPractice note issued on duty to vulnerable
Solicitors could face sanctions if they do not comply with principles on dealing with vulnerable clients.