Tag: Law Society

City firms urged to save Ince trainees
Question mark over future of embattled firm

Government launches taskforce against ‘crooked’ immigration lawyers
Announcement draws criticism from profession

ULaw tutor on course to become Law Society president
Lawyer-turned-lecturer Mark Evans will take the top spot in 2025 after being appointed deputy-vice president

Government launches free legal advice scheme for homeowners and renters at risk of eviction
Law Society highlights concerns over effectiveness

Law Society recommends 10% pay rise for trainee solicitors
£26,068 in London and £23,122 elsewhere

Climate change ‘valid’ reason for law firms to reject clients, says Law Society
New Chancery Lane guidance offers eco advice and warns against greenwashing

Nearly two-thirds of lawyers believe access to justice has worsened over the last decade
Legal aid cuts to blame, research finds

Legal aid: Law Society seeks permission to challenge government in High Court
Row over fees looks set to escalate

Ex-Law Society president joins Linklaters as diversity and inclusion advisor
New role for I. Stephanie Boyce

Tribunal clears former Law Society President of misconduct
Edwin Coe senior partner David Greene 'pleased to draw a line under the whole 10-year episode'

Law Society warns aspiring criminal solicitors they’re ‘highly unlikely’ to earn ‘reasonable’ income following ‘real-terms cut’ on legal aid fees
Government chooses not follow 15% minimum rise recommendation

Law Society launches new junior solicitor support network with JLD becoming ‘fully independent’ from Chancery Lane
Shift away from 'siloed divisions'

Judiciary won’t be ‘fully representative’ of society until 2149
120-year wait "unacceptable", says new Law Society president

History made as Law Society installs first Asian and Muslim president
Lubna Shuja says she will focus on improving the justice system, upholding the rule of law and supporting her fellow solicitors

Striking criminal barristers to vote on government legal aid offer
£54 million pay package follows 'constructive talks'

Law Society recommends 4% salary increase for rookie solicitors
£23,703 in London and £21,024 elsewhere

Criminal law not an attractive long-term career, say 81% of junior lawyers
Low pay 👎 long hours 👎 poor work-life balance 👎

‘The overall culture in law is damaging many junior lawyers’, JLD chair warns
Mental Health Awareness Week prompts renewed calls for change as wellbeing charity LawCare extends online support

Russian invasion prompts CMS, Bakers and Dentons to close Kyiv offices
International law firms take decisive action

Criminal barristers vote to take action if government does not increase legal aid
'Justice system on its knees', say bar leaders