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Apply for the 2025 King's Counsel competition

The 2025 King’s Counsel competition is open from 14 March to 25 April. We encourage all eligible solicitors to apply.

Join the Disabled Solicitors Network at the London Legal Walk

The Disabled Solicitors Network (DSN) are taking part in the London Legal Walk.

Tender for civil legal aid contracts reopens

Civil legal aid providers now have another opportunity to bid for contracts, with no fixed deadline to apply.

Civil legal aid: first increase to fees in 28 years welcomed

The UK government’s £20 million a year investment will increase civil legal aid fees for immigration and housing, but there is still more to do.

“Inadequate” risk assessments put firms at risk of regulatory action

Find out what steps you and your firm can take to avoid common anti-money laundering and financial sanctions issues.

Celebrating Disability History Month 2024

This Disability History Month 2024, join us in celebrating the contributions of disabled solicitors in the legal profession and across society as we embrace this...

Bringing L7 legal apprenticeships to Wales: share your views

In partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, we want to hear your views on bringing Level 7 legal apprenticeships to Wales.

Autumn budget 2024: what it means for solicitors and clients

On 30 October, the chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the UK government’s autumn budget, announcing a suite of tax rises as she sought to fill a...

Independent review finds SRA handling of Axiom Ince inadequate and ineffective

The Solicitors Regulation Authority did not act adequately, effectively or efficiently in its handling of the Axiom Ince fallout, according to an independent review commissioned...

Criminal legal aid: rushed tender process risks deepening crisis

Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts with the Legal Aid...

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