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Criminal legal aid firms are facing bleak prospects, with solicitors from ethnic minority communities particularly affected by funding cuts. Law Society Council member Joe Mensah-Dankwah...

I. Stephanie Boyce sits down to discuss her historical term as president, the challenges of working in-house, not giving up, and what her next step...

Having started her long career on the bench as a solicitor, Judge Carol Taylor recaps her career and tips for anyone considering a judicial application.

Lawyers from under-represented groups share how the Pre-Application Judicial Education (PAJE) programme boosted their confidence and helped them prepare their application to join the judiciary.

Sharon Glynn, from Travelers Europe, summarises her recent podcast with Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce.

Like many solicitors, applying for King's Counsel (KC) was never part of Dipen Sabharwal KC’s career plan. He recalls his own application and offers...

The theme of Black History Month 2021 is 'Proud to Be', encouraging Black people to celebrate their identity and ethnicity with pride. We asked members...

Julie Condliffe discusses representation across the profession, the disparity between different organisations, and the importance of genuine inclusion.

In this Q&A, tribunal judge Samina Majid tells us about her role as a fee-paid judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber. She also...

George Lubega talks about his role as an independent adjudicator for the Traffic Penalty Tribunal in England and Wales.

Solicitor judge Thaira Bibi shares her career journey and her tips for solicitors considering a judicial application.

Dr Manjari Prashar, Dr Fatima Tresh and Dr Doyin Atewologun give insight into conversations around race within the legal sector.