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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
    • Human rights
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    Q&A with Mathew Evans, our Human Rights Solicitor of the Year 2020

    Our human rights solicitor of the year 2020, Matthew Evans, director of the Advice on Individual Rights in Europe (AIRE) Centre, talks us through his experience of winning the Law Society award last year, and some of his proudest achievements to date.

    07 Apr 2021
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    Law Society Group 2020 gender pay gap report

    The Law Society Group today published its gender pay gap report for 2020.

    07 Apr 2021
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    Six months to go till SQE

    With six months to go until the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is introduced, we are keen to make the profession fully aware of the changes to the routes to qualification.

    06 Apr 2021
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    Call for clarity on COVID-status certification plans

    Solicitors' leaders warned today that employers and employees need detailed guidance from the government over its COVID-status certification plans.

    01 Apr 2021
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    Family solicitors invited to share their views about remote hearings

    Family solicitors have been asked to share their views on the use of remote hearings in the financial remedies court.

    01 Apr 2021
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    Awards to recognise outstanding work of solicitors

    The Law Society Awards 2021 are now open for entries with 20 categories to choose from, covering individual, team, and firm awards.

    01 Apr 2021
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    Call for evidence criminal legal aid review

    Sir Christopher Bellamy is seeking views from those working in the criminal legal aid system. Consultation closes on Friday 7 May 2021.

    01 Apr 2021
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    English Law Day: Ukraine 2021

    The Law Society of England and Wales and the Bar Council of England and Wales are jointly hosting an English Law Day online, bringing together experts from the UK and Ukraine

    31 Mar 2021
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