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#10000BlackInterns: Law Society welcomes new interns

Seven interns have started their six-week paid internship at the Law Society of England and Wales, as part of our continued participation in the #10000BlackInterns...

Mediation must be voluntary to ensure access to justice

Divorcing couples should not be subject to mandatory mediation, as putting barriers in place to attending court is likely to deny access to justice, the...

UK-Swiss deal creates opportunities for lawyers and law firms

The Swiss-UK Mutual Recognition agreement is good news for solicitors, law firms and the wider economy

SLAPPs reforms take effect preventing abuses of justice in economic crime cases

The first steps to reforming Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) will today take effect as the government makes changes to the Economic Crime Bill.

Memorandum of Understanding signed

The Law Society of England and Wales, the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Bar Council of India have signed a Memorandum of...

#LegalPride2023: Solicitors in the spotlight

Newly released data unveiled for Pride highlights the experiences of Lesbian Gay and Bisexual (LGB) solicitors, with 80% feeling supported by their peers and 78%...

New trade deals with Australia and New Zealand can address long-standing barriers

From 31 May, the UK will enter into new free trade agreements (FTA) with Australia and New Zealand. The FTAs pave the way for greater...

Millions more eligible for legal aid lifeline

Widened eligibility to free legal advice is an important step in the right direction, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. But urgent...

Law Society appoints Amerdeep Somal to succeed Robert Bourns as Board Chair

The Law Society has appointed Amerdeep Somal as its incoming Board Chair. Amerdeep will take up the role on 1 January 2024.

Housing legal aid increasingly out of reach as repossessions rise

The Law Society of England and Wales has issued a stark warning about the lack of housing legal aid. The latest statistics show a continued...

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