Latest Legal News

Articles

London Legal Giving Week: appeal for donations as demand surges

An urgent call to firms for financial help has been put out by London Legal Support Trust ahead of London Legal Giving Week, which begins on 24 November

Irish Law Society blindsides Chancery Lane with practicing certificate news

The Law Society of England and Wales is dismayed by the announcement from its Irish counterpart restricting PCs for England and Wales solicitors

Job support schemes and litigation

Bianca Venkata considers the potential for litigation arising out of job support schemes

Heart over head

It is time to use the heart when managing junior staff, says Susan Humble

Family solutions group calls for child-centred approach away from the courts

A report makes sweeping recommendations including the creation of a support framework for children and young people whose parents separate

Social mobility: more must be done

The profession is still unwilling to recruit non-Russell Group university graduates, in marked contrast to other sectors, according to new research

Remote engagement with young lawyers

Firms must tackle the learning challenge of remote working or risk failing the next generation of lawyers, says Peter Riddleston

HMCTS ploughs ahead with covid court hours – and 1,600 new court staff

More 'radical steps', including 1,600 new court staff, have been unveiled by HMTCS in a drive to tackle the crisis in the justice system