News – Page 5
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NewsMishcon teams up with social enterprise to fund women's scholarships
Mishcon de Reya’s offices in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore will be funding 100 scholarships for women from low income countries.
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NewsIBA 2023: 40 more years to achieve women's equality
Pace of legal change is slowing, World Bank legal chief tells the International Bar Association.
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NewsNews focus: A daunting to-do list for the IBA president
Almudena Arpón de Mendívil is the International Bar Association’s second woman president in 76 years. The list of challenges the global profession faces – including political attacks in established democracies – is distinctly contemporary too.
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NewsJudicial diversity champion to join Supreme Court
Lady Justice Simler appointed to UK's highest court following Lord Kitchin's retirement.
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NewsWomen being let down in our justice system, says Thornberry
Labour to review laws on housing, employment and stalking to protect the rights of women.
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NewsLabour minister pledges to double employment claim time limit
Campaign group says sacked mothers should not be put under undue pressure.
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NewsWhistleblowing charity hears plea for 'equality of arms' in NDAs
SLAPPs and legal reform also among the topics debated at day-long anniversary of Protect.
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NewsBaby loss campaign solicitor to redouble efforts as 'George's Law' stalls
Campaign goes on to create statutory paid leave for parents who suffer the loss of a baby.
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NewsFemale figureheads chart their journeys into law
More than 200 people listen to Susanna McGibbon and Lubna Shuja discuss their careers.
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NewsSociety elects youngest ever president
Birmingham Law Society swears in 31-year-old Alice Kinder.
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NewsCarr sworn in as lady chief justice
'Momentous appointment is a sign that times are changing,' Law Society president says.
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NewsDame Sue Carr likely to be known as lady chief justice
First woman in the role had been thought likely to assume the title of lord chief justice.
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NewsKeep on keeping on
Some of the country’s most senior judges weren’t successful in their applications to join the bench first time round – or even subsequently.
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NewsAspiring lawyers building 'positive' space for women
Pair aim to ‘promote legal networking and provide legal opportunities’ for qualified and inspired lawyers based in Yorkshire.
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NewsMore than 1,000 chase 25 places at firm’s paralegal academy
Best-performing candidates at Clyde & Co will have the chance to apply for the SQE next year.
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NewsSolicitor appointed deputy lieutenant for West Yorkshire
Dr Ruby Bhatti OBE says she is 'humbled' and 'honoured' to take on the role.
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NewsRetired judge takes helm of legal aid board
Announcement comes 10 months after the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board first met.
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NewsAfghan judge thanks pro bono lawyers for 'life-saving' work
Jenner & Block and Kingsley Napley have been trying to get female judge and family to safety for two years.
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NewsTrainee solicitor proud after competing in Miss Great Britain
Chloe Lake secured a top 10 finish in the competition.
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NewsLaw firms urged to 'focus on what really works' to tackle gender inequality
Next 100 Years survey finds just 45% of 204 respondents thought measures adopted by their organisations were effective.