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Families continue to be victims of a broken justice system

The continued delays in the family courts mean families are the victims of a broken justice system, the Law Society of England and Wales warned today (29 September)

Call for compensation scheme extension to help more abuse survivors

APIL is calling for victims of child sex crimes, such as online grooming and online child sexual abuse, to be eligible for damages from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS)

Legal job numbers increase but applications decline

The number of new legal jobs has risen month-on-month, but application numbers for these roles have declined, that’s according to the latest data from the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology

BARBRI candidates outperform SRA average by 13%

Global legal education provider BARBRI has announced that it is tracking at a 66% reported pass rate for the latest SQE1 exam, a staggering 13% higher than the average SRA pass rate (53%)

Justice delayed as thousands of cases wait more than two years to be heard

Figures published today (28 September) for the backlogs in the Crown and magistrates’ courts show more than 400,000 cases remain outstanding at the end of June this year, with a record high in the Crown Court

Gherson Solicitors LLP Bolsters its Sanctions Practice

Leading London-based independent law firm Gherson Solicitors LLP (Gherson) continues to bolster its sanctions practice with the appointment of solicitor, Liliya Akhmadullina, to the dynamic firm

Newly qualified solicitor boosts Muckle LLP’s growing construction team

Leading law firm for business, Muckle LLP has boosted its construction team by retaining newly qualified solicitor Zi Chuen Gwi

Solicitors warned over immigration services

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a warning notice to solicitors and law firms reminding them of the rules and requirements they must adhere to when providing immigration services to clients