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The SRA are consulting on potential changes to its regulatory arrangements to include authorised members of CILEX, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. This follows a CILEX consultation launched in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/on-demand-webinar-consultation-on-regulation-of-cilex-members/
The launch comes as UCAS research finds 3 in 5 (59%) young people in Years 9 – 12 are now considering apprenticeships to kickstart future careers. The opportunity to ‘earn...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/ucas-launches-new-apprenticeships-service-as-demand-hits-all-time-high/
Family Financial Remedy user group meeting Chaired by Her Honour Judge Cope- Lead Judge for Financial Remedy Local Family Justice Board meeting Chaired by Spencer Hird (CAFCASS). If anyone is...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-court-user-groups/
The Bar Council has welcomed the Ministry of Justice announcement that fees for barristers in cases involving pre-recorded cross examination of vulnerable witnesses (known as section 28 cases) will be...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/fee-increase-for-pre-recorded-cross-examination-welcome-but-further-review-needed-bar-council/
Most lawyers would say that they experience stress on a fairly regular basis. Our stress response is designed to be used in short bursts of up to 30-minutes, to escape...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/burnout-by-lawcare/
NOTICE is hereby given that the 153rd Annual General Meeting of the Bristol Law Society (“the Society”) will be held on Tuesday 21st November 2023 at 5.45pm for registration with...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-law-society-153rd-agm-21st-november/
Thrings wins at inaugural entrepreneur awards event in Bristol Thrings’ efforts to support fledgling businesses and start-ups across the South West has been recognised at the first-ever EntreConf Awards. The...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/thrings-news-2/
Licensed insolvency practitioners (IPs) operate on behalf of companies encountering financial distress. They play a vital role in overseeing the liquidation and administration of businesses that can no longer meet...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/meeting-insolvency-practitioners-obligations-to-creditors-using-litigation-funding/
In a world facing the ever-growing challenges of climate change, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword; it’s a global imperative. As we stand at the precipice of a...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/charting-a-sustainable-future-landmarks-cpd-accredited-sustainability-training-services/
Be a part of the Bristol and Bath Legal Client Journey Project. By doing so you will: Learn how phone, online and live chat enquiries are handled by your team...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bls-launches-legal-client-journey-project-with-insight6/
The recent PACCAR Supreme Court decision is anticipated to have a negative impact on litigation funders, threatening the foundations of the industry. With a 4 to 1 majority, the Court...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/paccar-supreme-court-judgment-uncertainty-for-litigation-funders/
The Bar Council has launched new data analysis and resources to encourage chambers to identify any earnings disparities within their own sets and understand what is causing the differences. The...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/chambers-encouraged-to-analyse-earnings-data-to-understand-disparities-and-ensure-equal-access-to-work/
Lamp House Strategy publishes first Responsible Business report and benchmark of 125 of the leading global law firms. A new report suggests that almost all the world’s 125 leading law...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/law-firms-failing-to-meet-responsible-business-expectations/
The introduction of new capacity to the solicitors’ PII market was the big news for the 1 October renewal. In August the solicitors’ PII team at Howden introduced a new...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/in-brief-1-october-2023-renewal-of-solicitors-pii/
Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) is a regulatory issue, but non-compliance can impact your Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) if it leads to claims. Your PII insurer wants reassurance that your...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/anti-money-laundering-compliance-your-pii-underwriter-is-watching/
Howden recently hosted a webinar with Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training to provide some “nuts and bolts” practical guidance on the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) for those...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/building-safety-act-2022-a-practical-guide-for-solicitors-and-licensed-conveyancers/
If you mention the words “Building Safety Act” to a legal professional the responses seem to range from a sharp intake of breath to a look of dread. It’s new,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/pii-vs-conveyancing-and-the-building-safety-act-2022/
Guest article written by Amy Childs of Kennedys Law LLP Poor supervision in law firms can cause junior lawyers to make mistakes, due to inexperience or uncertainty, which can lead...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/junior-lawyer-supervision-is-your-responsibility-too/
Cybersecurity risk is a well-documented topic and likely needs no introduction. That said, it is one of the number one risks that all businesses of every shape and size face,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/cybersecurity-risk/
The Law Society’s public affairs and campaigns team is at the heart of our work influencing the government, parliament, and key stakeholders in the UK. We are pleased to provide...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/public-affairs-update-the-law-society-of-england-and-wales/
‘Tis the season to be jolly’, but let’s be honest – the winter holidays can sometimes feel more like a whirlwind of stress and chaos, and in the current economic...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/navigating-the-winter-wonderland-a-guide-to-thriving-in-the-holiday-season/
FREE TEN WEEK PROGRAMME FOR SCALING LAWTECHS STARTS JAN 2024 LawtechUK, the Ministry of Justice backed initiative aimed at spearheading the digital transformation of the legal sector, has opened its...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/new-lawtechuk-scaler-programme-now-open-for-applications/
Deadline for responses 4th December 2023 For full details see The Law Society website: Code for signing and exchanging property contracts 2024
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/consultation-on-code-for-signing-and-exchanging-property-contracts/
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has created boundless opportunities for the legal profession, but has also spawned new risks. Use The Law Society guidance to learn more about AI, its pitfalls and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-generative-ai-the-essentials/
The count of awards won by individuals and organisations from Bristol and Bath (and leading lights in Bristol+BathLegalTech) at the prestigious national British Legal Technology Awards 2023 just kept rising...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/an-armful-of-national-awards-for-bristol-and-baths-legaltech-cluster/
Our wonderful partners at the Bristol Law Society have donated a staggering £8,900 to our (link)Big Give Christmas Challenge. With the match funding, this donation is worth an incredible £17,800...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/a-message-from-sarsas-to-bls-members/
St John’s Chambers Family & Divorce team led by Judi Evans have won ‘Regional Family Law Chambers of the Year’ for LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2023. St John’s Chambers was the only Set on...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/st-johns-chambers-family-divorce-team-win-regional-family-law-chambers-of-the-year-at-family-law-awards-2023/
Background On 9 October, the Law Society published the 21st Century Justice Project Green Paper, ‘Proposals for a 21st Century Justice system’. The paper sets out a set of proposed...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/21st-century-justice-project-green-paper-law-society-call-for-feedback/
You can watch the webinar via this link to the LawCare website or via YouTube
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-webinar-on-demand-lets-talk-about-neurodiversity/
The College of Legal Practice is delighted to announce a new law conversion course, a Graduate Diploma in Law Programme from January 2024. This programme meets the SQE entry requirements,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/college-of-legal-practice-launch-new-gdl-course-from-january-2024/
Muslim Employment Charter Islamophobia Response Unit Questions and responses for Islamophobia Awareness Month Webinar
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/islamaphobia-awareness-month-webinar-2023/
We acknowledge the ongoing situation in Israel and Palestine continues to affect not only those in the region, but many of our colleagues who have connections, or a shared heritage...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bls-statement-on-conflict-in-middle-east-reaching-out-to-colleagues-affected/
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