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The Law Society of England and Wales is today launching its Junior Solicitors Network (JSN) to positively engage and support junior solicitors, talk about the...
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The numbers show that the great resignation has hit the UK, with record high numbers of employees leaving their jobs. Nikki Alderson shares three ways...
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Fifteen talented and tenacious aspiring solicitors have been awarded a sought-after scholarship by the Law Society of England and Wales’ Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) to...
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Today marks one year since the SRA introduced the SQE, marking the biggest change to how aspiring solicitors can enter the profession for almost 30...
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Rise in recommended salary for trainees
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Who wants to be a duty solicitor?
The future of criminal law is bleak, according to most respondents to a new Law Society of England and Wales survey aimed at junior lawyers.
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Time for a mental health culture change in the legal profession
LawCare and the Law Society of England and Wales have today joined forces to call for a change of culture in the profession, as they...
08 May 2022
Statement on Claire Matthews on behalf of the Junior Lawyers Division
The Junior Lawyers Division welcomes the SRA’s conclusion that a re-hearing of the allegations against Claire Matthews would not be in the public interest.
14 Apr 2022
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