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Our CSR team and charity committees have been very busy this December, and we are thrilled to announce that our festive fundraising total is £16,128! This festive season, we are...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/osborne-clarke-festive-fundraising-raises-money-for-local-causes/
The Joint V Law Societies (Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester) have submitted the below letter to the LSB. The letter addresses two key issues: a) Review of the SRA’s...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/joint-v-law-societies-letter-to-lsb-re-axiom-ince-ltd-sra-compensation-fund/
Dogs for Good train dogs to help people affected by disability, dementia, autism, and other conditions and mental-health challenges — to live happier, healthier, more independent lives. These are dogs...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bls-charity-of-the-year-2024-dogs-for-good/
The latest issue of Lawtech Insight has practical tips and insights for smaller and medium-sized firms around getting the most out of technology. It covers everything from investment to integration,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sra-the-latest-issue-of-lawtech-insight-is-out/
The SRA have published the latest diversity data that law firms supplied us with. It shows diversity within law firms is continuing to slowly improve year-on-year – with smaller firms...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sra-latest-firm-diversity-data/
No two minds are alike. An often-overlooked dimension of diversity, neurodiversity is an all-encompassing term for the natural variations to individual brain function that occur among the wider population. Viewing...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hays-5-ways-to-embrace-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/
Did you know that disabled people are almost TWICE as likely to be unemployed as non-disabled people, despite often being completely capable of delivering the same quality of work? In...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hays-its-time-for-change-why-disability-shouldnt-be-a-barrier-to-accessing-the-world-of-work/
Skills-based hiring is setting the new standard, intergenerational workplaces are placing greater attention on company culture, and we must better understand how AI and other emerging technologies will shape talent attraction....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hays-the-top-hiring-trends-for-2024-how-to-attract-and-retain-tomorrows-talent/
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https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/wessex-searches-how-are-properties-billed-for-water-and-sewerage/
We are always keen to hear from members who would like to get involved in creating or sharing useful content for our membership. If you would like to write or...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/members-contributions-to-bls-legal-life-e-zine/
To ensure you stay ahead and confidently comply with the new BNG legislation, we have curated additional content to further your understanding and expertise. Biodiversity Net Gain: Your Essential Guide...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/elevate-your-biodiversity-knowledge-exclusive-insights-from-our-bng-webinar-and-beyond/
In January 2024, the Ministry of Justice launched a Call for Evidence on Local Criminal Justice Boards to better understand the challenges that they face and how they can best...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/call-for-evidence-on-local-criminal-justice-boards-consultation-and-webinar/
The Bar Council welcomes today’s announcement that the Government is moving away from the plan for compulsory mediation in family disputes and introducing a “legal advice pilot” scheme to provide...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/funding-early-legal-advice-in-family-courts-should-reduce-the-backlogs-says-bar-council/
A new LinkedIn page for the West of England Legal Early Careers Network (WLECN) has been set-up Formed in 2022, the group aims to: – support schools across the region...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/west-of-england-legal-early-careers-network-wlecn-linkedin-group/
FAQs: WLECN Work Experience FAQs 2024(206048665.1) Link to application: https://forms.office.com/e/k1GxVDZ27H West of England Legal Early Careers Network (WLECN) | Groups | LinkedIn
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/join-west-of-england-legal-early-careers-network/
The Bar Council has issued new guidance for barristers navigating the growing use of ChatGPT, and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs). It concludes that there is nothing...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/new-guidance-on-generative-ai-for-the-bar/
Let’s bring you up to date with what’s happening in the Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) market and other issues relevant to the legal profession. In recent years law firms have...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-solicitors-pii-market-report-january-2024/
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector in the UK, has released its 2023 impact report, which shows that mental health struggles continue to be a serious concern....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/dramatic-increase-in-the-number-of-people-seeking-support-because-of-bullying-at-work-says-lawcare-report/
Artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work | The Law Society A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Legal Services Board’s response to A pro-innovation approach to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/ai-and-the-legal-sector-reports-resources/
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a consultation series on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), examining how aspects of data protection law should apply to the development and use of...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/information-commissioners-office-launches-consultation-series-on-generative-ai/
The Access to Justice Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of the Supporting Social Justice Solicitors (SSJS) Programme. We are proud to be working in partnership with the Social...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/supporting-social-justice-solicitors-programme-launched-in-partnership-with-the-city-of-london-law-society-barbri-young-legal-aid-lawyers/
Thrings is helping to shape the future of junior practitioners in the family law sector with Associate Zhenja Cann being appointed co-chair of the Young Resolution National Committee. Founded in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/thrings-associate-appointed-co-chair-of-national-family-law-committee/
Please see press release regarding The Law Society High Court victory against the Government on criminal legal aid funding. Our High Court victory: government must rethink criminal legal aid funding...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-the-government-must-rethink-criminal-legal-aid-funding/
By Rachael O’Connor, Associate Professor in Legal Education and LawCare Trustee. This Time to Talk Day we’re talking about reverse mentoring and how it can help more junior mentors find...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-10-tips-for-impactful-reverse-mentoring/
Today the Bar Council has published the Wellbeing at the Bar Report 2024. The data shows some improvements in wellbeing at the Bar. Dr Darren Van Laar at Portsmouth University...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/new-data-on-wellbeing-at-the-bar/
It’s that time of year again for Bristol’s current High Sheriff to appeal to all our supporters to contribute to our brilliant charity – BYCA. BYCA raises money for local...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/byca-bristol-youth-community-action-charity-appeal-2023/
The Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) is a unique scholarship programme, designed to address key barriers to the solicitors’ profession faced by those from less advantaged backgrounds. Who can apply Through...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/diversity-access-scheme/
Bounce Back Loans Bounce Back Loans were established as part of the Governments’ Covid Support schemes. These loans of up to £50,000 were popular emergency finance options for businesses during...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bounce-back-loan-recovery-following-insolvency-or-liquidation/
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love in all its guises – whether with friends, your significant other and, believe it or not, your clients. With love in the air,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/six-ways-to-make-clients-feel-loved-this-valentines-day/
3PB welcomes family barrister Emma MabeyEmma MabeyCall: 2020 from 2 Dr Johnson Building in the Temple, London where she has built a busy and varied public and private law family practice, focussing...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/emma-mabey-joins-3pb-family-group/
By Helen Gregory, Forensic Director, Milsted Langdon The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), a pivotal piece of UK legislation enacted in 2002, has reached its 20-year milestone. This Act represents...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/article-proceeds-of-crime-act-20-years-on/
By James Hardy, Forensic Analyst. Milsted Langdon According to Government statistics, it is estimated that fraud was the most common crime in 2022, accounting for 41 per cent of all...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/article-are-you-doing-enough-to-prevent-fraud/
The Law Society library and remote enquiry and document delivery service are open for The Law Society members from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Gain a competitive edge and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-law-library/
The government is proposing to reintroduce fees for employment tribunal claims, nearly 7 years after the Supreme Court quashed the previous charging regime; ruling it to be unlawful. The proposals...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/consultation-introducing-fees-in-the-employment-tribunals-and-the-employment-appeal-tribunal/
Our new research, published 14 February, has found that housing legal aid work is loss-making for most providers. To help the government understand the financial realities facing civil legal aid...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/law-society-sustainability-research-on-housing-legal-aid-call/
Solicitors are the backbone of the justice system, and our Legal Heroes are people who use their skills, expertise and drive to put the interests of others first. We’re calling...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-nominate-your-legal-heroes/
This new guide will help you make sense of the improvements to the legislation since it was introduced, so you can make informed decisions about taking on matters with building...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/building-safety-act-2022-new-guidance-for-conveyancers/
What is Automated Track Case Management? ATCM is our end-to-end digital service that processes SJS work. ATCM enables prosecutors, like the DVLA and TV Licensing, to directly upload their Single...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hmcts-update-on-the-implementation-of-automated-track-case-management/
The number of pupillages offered has hit a new record — exceeding pre-pandemic levels, the Bar Council’s new Pupillage Gateway report published today has shown. A total of 638 positions...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/pupillage-offers-hit-new-record-exceeding-pre-pandemic-levels-bar-council-report-finds/
We respond to FAQs for 2024 Do insurers still have an appetite to offer PII to law firms – and are there any new insurers we could consider? The answer...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/does-your-law-firm-have-questions-ahead-of-its-next-pii-renewal/
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