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The market is changing and there is a lot to talk about. The solicitors’ PII team at Howden is keeping you informed so you can plan for renewal in 2023....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-latest-howden-solicitors-professional-indemnity-market-report/
The President of the Law Society encourages members to write to your MP about the crisis in the criminal justice system and the loss of duty solicitors. Thank you to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-duty-solicitor-campaign-write-to-your-mp/
Investing over £13 million a year to continuously develop our cloud solution, LEAP delivers the latest innovations in cloud practice management software. Already used by over 2,700 law firms, LEAP...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/which-legal-software-is-the-most-popular-in-the-uk/
Many of you have generously supported University of Bristol range of mentoring schemes for a number of years. Your support and wisdom are invaluable to our students, with one of...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/can-you-use-your-expertise-to-help-university-of-bristol-law-students-explore-their-future-careers/
If you are a student in Year 10 to Year 12 thinking about a business career in the legal sector, we have done some of the hard work for you...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/careers/work-experience-information-days/
We are pleased to share with you the exciting news that Howden has secured a new Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) facility with ‘A’ rated Lloyd’s of London insurers. After the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/new-professional-indemnity-insurance-facility-for-solicitors-exclusive-to-howden/
It is with sadness that we advise that Jack Lyes died at home on 8 August. Mr Lyes was a partner at Lawrence Tucketts (now TLT). He was the 2nd...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/obituary-of-william-john-jack-lyes-past-president-1980-81/
The Ministry of Justice are holding a consultation on how you think the government can uphold and strengthen open justice in the modern age. Your evidence will be used to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/moj-consultation-on-open-justice-the-way-forward/
There is a great opportunity for a Business Lawyer to join a highly successful BNI business networking group based in Bristol. We have passed £1.4m of business between us in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/business-lawyer-wanted-to-join-successful-local-bni-networking-group/
It is with sadness that we advise that Richard Harris died peacefully at home on 10 August, aged 82. Mr Harris qualified in Bristol in 1965 after obtaining a Law Degree...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/obituary-of-richard-twining-harris-past-president-2000-01/
Have you thought about how salaries are changing? What keeps you motivated at work? How do you see your workplace changing in the year ahead? We want answers to all...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hays-salary-survey-and-a-chance-to-win-500-retail-voucher/
This is a UK-wide programme and LawtechUK hope to welcome a diverse group of people to the programmes. Lawtech Fundamentals– module 1 is available, modules 2 – 5 will be...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawtechuk-programmes/
Have you heard the good news? Howden has recently launched its new Professional Indemnity facility for solicitors underwritten by selected ‘A’ rated Lloyd’s of London insurers. Click here for more...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-quarterly-premium-matters/
Solicitors representing respondents at Employment Tribunals can now register with MyHMCTS if they have eligible cases in Bristol, Leeds, Nottingham and Glasgow offices. Further guidance on registering with MyHMCTS can...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/employment-tribunals-notice/
CILEX – the professional body for more than 17,000 CILEX lawyers, paralegals and other legal professionals in England and Wales – has announced a review of its delegated regulatory arrangements,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sra-regulation-of-cilex-members-consultation/
Become a Mentor for the award-winning Equity Programme and help students with their career journey. Equity is positive action programme at UWE Bristol aimed at strengthening the work being undertaken...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/uwe-equity-internships-2024/
Pro Bono Week takes place across the UK this year from 6 to 10 November. Through events and comms it is an opportunity to recognise, showcase and discuss the voluntary...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/be-part-of-pro-bono-week-2023/
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) is currently consulting on whether or not to switch regulation of its members to the SRA. Ahead of that decision, they are therefore...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sra-cilex-regulatory-consultation-and-webinar/
LawtechUK, the groundbreaking initiative aimed at spearheading the digital transformation of the legal sector in the United Kingdom, is excited to invite aspiring entrepreneurs and legal tech enthusiasts to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/quick-start-your-lawtech-journey-by-joining-progamme-from-lawtechuk/
UK headquartered lawtech, legaltech and legal innovation companies who have technology solutions for the legal services sector are invited to apply to join the Department for Business and Trade’s trade...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/uk-legal-tech-trade-mission-to-new-york-monday-29-january-friday-2-february-2024/
Thrings ranked among best UK firms for training lawyers Thrings has again been ranked highly in this year’s Legal 500 Future Lawyers guide making it one of the best firms...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/thrings-news/
Further to our earlier post with the Obituary of Richard Harris, we now advise that a public celebration of Mr Harris’ life will take place on Sunday 22 October at...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/memorial-of-richard-harris-past-president-2000-01/
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is an essential aspect of estate planning and must be done correctly – with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collecting a significant £2.28 million in IHT penalties...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/planning-for-inheritance-tax-challenges-as-penalties-surge-in-2022-23-tax-year/
Civil Legal aid review The Ministry of Justice has commissioned an independent online survey as part of its Review of Civil Legal Aid (RoCLA). Please encourage those within your membership...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/civil-legal-aid-updates-from-the-law-society/
In the evolving digital landscape of legal services, where informed decisions are a click away, ReviewSolicitors stands as the UK’s primary source of information and a beacon for new clients...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/supporters/reviewsolicitors/
It is World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2023: an opportunity to raise awareness and campaign for change. This year we want to highlight the responsibilities of employers to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/risks-to-mental-health-in-the-workplace-what-are-they-and-how-to-manage-them/
by Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO LawCare It is World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2023: an opportunity to raise awareness and campaign for change. This year we want to highlight...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/article-risks-to-mental-health-in-the-workplace-what-are-they-and-how-to-manage-them/
When considering the risks of commercial litigation, one of the main concerns many businesses have are in relation to the impact it will have on their balance sheet. Fortunately, certain...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/article-the-impact-of-commercial-litigation-on-a-business-balance-sheet/
This World Mental Health Day, let’s protect mental health in legal workplaces There has been a 24% increase in the number of people contacting LawCare for support so far in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/24-increase-in-the-number-of-people-contacting-lawcare-for-support/
Annecto Legal and Bristol Law Society are delighted to announce they have renewed their relationship for the sixth year running. Through Bristol Law Society, Annecto Legal has various engagement opportunities...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/annecto-legal-continue-sponsorship-with-bristol-law-society-2/
Congratulations to all those individuals, teams, firms, chambers and networks who were nominated this year – we had a 30% increase in nominations on last year and it is a...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bls-awards-dinner-2023-shortlist-announced/
Thanks to all those who came to support the Bristol Legal Walk and raise vital funds for legal advice services in the region. BLS President, Erin Sawyer welcomed all walkers...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-legal-walk/
The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) has national responsibility for receiving, analysing and disseminating intelligence submitted through the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime, to share with law enforcement agencies at...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/article-suspicious-activity-reports-sars/
Do people feel able to speak openly and honestly when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I)? Our latest research explores DE&I insights from over 5,000 trusted UK professionals,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hays-diversity-equity-inclusion-report/
Let’s be honest, BD is not high on the list of reasons people decide to become lawyers and whilst some people appear to naturally excel at it, others struggle often...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bls-joins-forces-with-consortium-to-launch-bd-academy-to-train-the-next-generation-of-leaders/
Looking to grow your firm? There is a common misconception that to grow your business you must grow the number of people within it. However, true growth of any business...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/legal-white-paper-improve-efficiency-and-your-profits/
The Women in Law Pledge asks organisations to commit to seeing gender balance at all levels across the legal profession, tackling the gender pay gap and other inequalities that still...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/women-in-law-pledge/
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