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    • Professional indemnity insurance
    • Press release
    SIF closure: solicitors should prepare to protect themselves against future claims

    The Law Society has issued a series of warnings ahead of the closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) on 30 September 2021.

    16 Apr 2021
    • Solicitor judges
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    Becoming a judge – free workshop for BAME solicitors

    We’re running free workshops in May and June 2021, aimed at BAME solicitors who are under-represented in the judiciary.

    16 Apr 2021
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    New security law risks collateral damage to the economy, lawyers warn

    Overall, we support the National Security and Investment Bill, its clear intention to control foreign investments that may have national security implications, and the need for safeguards.

    15 Apr 2021
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    Join a criminal legal aid focus group

    In April and May 2021, the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid is running several focus groups to gather evidence on law firms’ operations, the impact of coronavirus and the experiences of women and BAME practitioners working in criminal legal aid.

    15 Apr 2021
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    Parliamentary briefing: National Security and Investment Bill – House of Lords report stage

    The government’s National Security and Investment Bill is currently being considered at report stage in the House of Lords.

    14 Apr 2021
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    Webinar: evaluating the impact of diversity and inclusivity initiatives

    We recently hosted a virtual Evaluation Week at the Law Society where we invited organisations from across the profession to learn how to better measure and evaluate the impact of their diversity and inclusion initiatives.

    14 Apr 2021
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    Parliamentary briefing: Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill – House of Lords report stage

    This briefing outlines our in relation to the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill ahead it being debated in report stage in the House of Lords.

    13 Apr 2021
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    “Be prepared to do anything and everything”: a practice manager speaks

    Steve Bradley won the 2020 Practice Manager of the Year Excellence Award. He explains why he moved away from fee-earning and what a practice manager needs from lawyers to help the firm succeed. He also provides tips for applying for this year’s awards.

    09 Apr 2021
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    Cybersecurity event for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector

    The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is hosting a free cybersecurity event for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on 21 April 2021.

    09 Apr 2021
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    It’s happening – international lawyers in England and Wales will have a new route to become solicitors

    The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) will replace the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) and be open to qualified lawyers from all jurisdictions. The last sitting of the first part of the QLTS is in July 2021, and registration for that exam closes at 5pm UTC+1 on Tuesday 20 April 2021.

    08 Apr 2021
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