Monidipa Fouzder
Reporter
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- 020 8049 3984
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- monidipa.fouzder@lawsociety.org.uk
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In-house juniors jump on the bumper pay bandwagon
Efforts to retain junior talent should not come at the expense of more experienced lawyers, corporates have been warned.
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Equal Treatment Bench Book: judiciary releases 'slimmed-down' version
Significant changes made to chapters on sex, racism, cultural/ethnic differences, antisemitism and islamophobia, and trans people.
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In depth: New code for local authority monitoring officers
Solicitors who help run hollowed-out councils cannot do much about funding. But a new code of practice that clearly delineates the role of monitoring officers could at least make their jobs easier
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Aspiring solicitor who spent 13 years in care system celebrates milestone
Harpreet Powar was told to be realistic about her career ambitions - now she is one step closer to becoming a solicitor.
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Activist conveyancers lose vote of no confidence in Law Society
Conveyancers unhappy with updated property information form forced a special general meeting which took place this afternoon.
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Court battle over anti-protest legislation paused
Appeal hearing adjourned as Liberty and Home Office prepare to meet 'to find a resolution'.
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Speed up means test reforms, new government urged
Updated research suggests people living significantly below Minimum Income Standard will have to contribute towards legal costs.
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CLC ramps up 'polluter pays' model for ombudsman costs
Chief executive says firms with disproportionate number of complaints should pay more in levy contributions.
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CCRC apologises to Malkinson following investigation
Lord chancellor moves to axe chair Helen Pitcher after KC-led review finds Andrew Malkinson was failed by the organisation.
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Six in 10 South Asian partners experience microaggressions at work
Shocking findings of lawyers' career experiences released on first day of South Asian Heritage Month.
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CILEX and SRA enter final stages of regulatory takeover plan
CILEX board decides regulatory redelegation remains in the public interest - but final decision will be made in October.
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'Good governance' code to support council lawyers
Lawyers in Local Government hopes guidance will help councils understand monitoring officer's statutory duties.
- Opinion
Mahmood's swearing-in ceremony felt extra special
Watching a female lord chancellor be greeted by the lady chief justice outside the Royal Courts of Justice is a moment I will never forget.
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Solicitor takes late mother's firm deeper into heart of the community
Daughter reflects on firm's achievements since she decided to continue her mother's legacy.
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Family court transparency pilot extended to private law cases
Family division president hopes latest development will improve public confidence in the family justice system.
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Prisons crisis: Mahmood outlines early release plans
Automatic release point to be lowered to 40% for certain sentences under 'emergency measure' commencing in September.
- Opinion
Black judges: when will the number rise?
New data shows the proportion of judges who are black has not risen in a decade.
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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards: Dreams of a 'new dawn'
The Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards celebrated trailblazing practitioners, as hope turned to the new government and the dream of a ‘new dawn for access to justice’.
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SRA ban on police station representative who made offensive comments
Regulator says non-solicitor was working in the name of solicitors so expected to act with high ethical standards.
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Court interpreters offered olive branch over booking system woes
Interpreters hold vigil outside London venue where colleagues discussed grievances with contractor thebigword.