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We’re running free workshops in May and June 2021, aimed at BAME solicitors who are under-represented in the judiciary.
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.
The government’s National Security and Investment Bill is currently being considered at report stage in the House of Lords.
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.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is hosting a free cybersecurity event for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on 21 April 2021.
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.
Family solicitors have been asked to share their views on the use of remote hearings in the financial remedies court.
Sir Christopher Bellamy is seeking views from those working in the criminal legal aid system. Consultation closes on Friday 7 May 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
The temporary fee change will not apply from 1 April 2021.
