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NewsCouncil elections opening in April
The following Law Society Council regional seats will open for election in April: West Country Gwent Mid and West Wales West London Manchester, Salford, Stockport District Wolverhampton Staffordshire Lincolnshire Yorkshire Dorset City of London Holborn City of Westminster Essex Cumbria ...
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Blogs
Social mobility takes a hit
Elitism is being allowed to thrive as trainees are still denied a mandatory minimum salary, say Amy Clowrey and Hannah Bignell
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Supporting junior lawyers
We’re aware that coronavirus (COVID-19) is posing a significant concern for many junior lawyers.
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Law Society committee vacancies open
The Law Society are looking for exceptional solicitors to join their policy and regulatory committees to share their legal practice expertise.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and updates
We know members will have questions about the implications of COVID-19 for their clients, their businesses, their professional obligations, their own wellbeing and that of their employees.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and updates
We know members will have questions about the implications of COVID-19. We’re keeping the coronavirus situation under review. Our online resources will be updated regularly to reflect the most recent guidance
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SRA: Corporate strategy 2020 – 2023
We have responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on their new corporate strategy.
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Blogs
Who Cares Wins: Environmental, social and governance 15 years on
Laura Uberoi explores how firms can improve their approach to ESG.
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Feature
Legal Services Board: Draft business plan 2020/21 - JLD response
We have responded to the Legal Services Board’s (LSB) consultation on its draft business plan 2020/21.
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Law Society Gazette seeks book reviewers
Would you be interested in writing a book review for the Law Society Gazette ?
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Event
Be Bold online coaching course (20 January to 30 March)
Be Bold is an interactive 10-week career coaching course offering junior lawyers career support.
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Feature
Ministry of Justice Criminal Legal Aid Review
We have responded to the publication of the Ministry of Justice’s latest proposals regarding the Criminal Legal Aid Review.
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Increase in recommended minimum salary for trainee solicitors
The Law Society’s recommended minimum salary for trainee solicitors has increased. Employers are encouraged to implement the increase as soon as they can.
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JLD meets with the Lord Chief Justice
On 03 February 2020 Charlotte Parkinson, chair of the Junior Lawyers Division, and Amy Clowrey, immediate past chair, met with the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett, to discuss issues that affect junior lawyers.
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JLD annual essay writing competition 2020 - now open
The Junior Lawyers Division essay competition 2020 is now open.
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Diversity Access Scheme applications now open
Applications to the Diversity Access Scheme 2020 are now open.
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SQE and training methods
Two leading experts in Legal Education, Andy Unger and Alan East discuss training methods and give an update on the SQE.
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JLD essay competition 2019 - winners announced
The JLD is very pleased to announce the results of the 2019 JLD essay competition.
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Junior Lawyer of the Year Award now open for entries
Being a junior lawyer requires commitment and dedication. We want to celebrate the great work being done across the profession.
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Blogs
Physician, heal thyself
Greg Smith turns the tables on the SRA and applies the regulator’s principles to its own behaviour towards the profession.
