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Parliamentary approval needed for treaties

A report calling for parliamentary approval for treaties has been welcomed by the Law Society in light of the Rwanda treaty.

Safety of Rwanda Bill corrodes the rule of law and access to justice

Ahead of the Rwanda Bill's second reading in the House of Lords, we outline our profound concerns with the proposals.

Flexible work experience: DWF

DWF's hybrid work experience programme helps secondary school students get a realistic feel for life at a law firm. Karen Greenall discusses outreach and making...

The history of law firm automation

Lauren Colbeck, head of product at Access Legal, gives a timeline of how technology, and the use of it in the legal sector, has evolved...

Mandatory mediation abandoned for separating couples

The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the UK government’s decision not to go ahead with mandatory mediation for separating couples, but will instead...

‘Young’ vs ‘junior’ solicitors: what's the difference?

Laura Uberoi explores whether using 'young' and 'junior' solicitors interchangeably in the workplace adding to the issues facing junior solicitors.

Legal services sector ready to help government grow the economy

The UK government has ambitious missions to address inflation and grow the economy and the legal services sector stands ready to play its part, solicitors'...

Women in Law Pledge: our journey

In this article, Lewis Silkin discuss their experience with our Women in Law Pledge to mark the two-year anniversary of its launch.

Honour those who defend our human rights Day of the Endangered Lawyer

Honour those who defend our human rights: Day of the Endangered Lawyer

We mark Day of the Endangered Lawyer and honour lawyers targeted for defending the legal profession and upholding the rule of law.

UK IPO transformation programme: second consultation – Law Society response

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is consulting on a transformation programme. Find out what this means for solicitors.

Implementing the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances – Law Society response

The UK Intellectual Property Office consulted on the introduction of enhanced rights for performers in films, television programmes and music videos. Read our response.

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