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Jane Burton reports on the LDD summer social. She describes the event, from how it was run, to who spoke and the impact of the event on the LDD.
Have you considered becoming a judge? Do you feel like you need more background and guidance on the judicial application process? We’re running free workshops aimed at Black ethnic minority solicitors who are under-represented in the judiciary.
The bill of rights signals a collision course with the rule of law. We've responded to the government's announcement of measures included in the bill.
The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has voted overwhelmingly in favour of days of strike action from 27 June 2022, escalating its protest to the government’s proposals on criminal legal aid.
Lubna Shuja, vice president of the Law Society, appeared on Newsnight on Friday 17 June. She discussed what’s next for the Rwanda policy and the importance of the role of lawyers.
We’re gravely concerned about the situation in Afghanistan, and all those working in the Afghan justice system who now face a perilous future as the Taliban takes power.
“The Bar Council and Law Society of England and Wales together call on the Prime Minister to stop attacks on legal professionals who are simply doing their jobs.”
This year, International Fair Trial Day is on 14 June. We've joined with international bar associations and human rights groups to celebrate with an International Fair Trial Day event on 17 and 18 June 2022.
Interested in becoming a Law Society Council member? Submit your nomination by 4pm on Thursday 7 July.
International committee member Ben Giaretta explored how the profession is handling global changes, sustainability and ethical issues at London International Disputes Week 2022.
