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A staple in the local legal sector’s calendar, the Bristol Law Society flagship Annual Awards Dinner recognises and celebrates the excellence of the legal profession in the Bristol and Bath...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/bristol-legal-awards/
In law, stress and poor mental health are driving burnout and high turnover, affecting performance and client service. But firms that invest in wellbeing grow faster, retain talent, and build...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/looking-after-peoples-wellbeing-at-work-isnt-just-the-right-thing-to-do-it-makes-business-sense/
Do you know an individual, team or organisation that deserves an award? If so, we would like to hear from you! Nominations close: 11.45pm on Thursday 18 September 2025. HOW...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/bristol-legal-awards/categories/
Judging will take place w/c 6th October and the shortlist announced towards the end of that week. The winners will be announced on the night of the Bristol Legal Awards on...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/bristol-legal-awards/shortlist/
Without the support of the organisations listed below, many of whom have supported this event for years, our flagship event would not exist. Please take a few minutes to check...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/bristol-legal-awards/sponsors/
Our thanks to our Judging Panel, a panel of independent, successful and well respected individuals from the business, legal and academic community. Watch this space for more details on this...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/bristol-legal-awards/judges/
Dear Friends and Colleagues It is my great pleasure to invite you all to the Bristol Legal Awards 2025 and what is considered to be THE legal event of the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/bristol-legal-awards/welcome/
Today, 12 children and young people will hear the devastating news that they have cancer. When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer we know this doesn’t just...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/bristol-legal-awards/chosen-charity/
JM Finn is a multi-award-winning wealth management firm. With an emphasis on discretionary investing, it also offers a comprehensive wealth planning service. Established in 1946 following the end of...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/supporters/j-m-finn/
JM Finn’s Bristol office is delighted to announce a recent partnership with The Bristol Law Society. JM Finn is an active participant in the Bristol wealth management space. With just under...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/jm-finn-partners-with-bristol-law-society/
The consultation sets out proposals and their associated next steps for changes to the criminal legal aid solicitor fee schemes. This covers work carried out by legal aid providers at police...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/criminal-legal-aid-proposals-for-solicitor-fee-scheme-reform/
Wessex Searches is launching a new online ordering platform that will provide an improved services for its clients. The new system, which will offer improved customer service and ease of...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/wessex-searches-new-platform-launch/
Dana Denis-Smith OBE Dana Denis-Smith OBE is the CEO of Obelisk Support and the founder of the First 100 Years campaign. A TedX speaker, Dana is regularly invited to address...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/bristol-legal-awards/host/
Purpose: The BLS Scholarship is aimed at helping people from disadvantaged backgrounds living in Bristol and the surrounding area to pursue a career in law. The predominant objective is to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/careers/bristol-legal-sqe-scholarship-the-bls-scholarship/
On a very hot Thursday night last week, 7 of the regions legal bands came together for the BLS annual battle of the bands, now in its third year! Held...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/manic-freeth-preachers-win-battle-of-the-bristol-legal-bands-2025/
Download the PDF here: BLS Legal Life Spotlight on Guildhall
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/spotlight-on-guildhall-chambers/
Roger Isaacs, Forensic Partner, has been named a finalist for Practice Leader of the Year at this year’s Accounting Excellence Awards. Roger was nominated for his technical expertise in forensic...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/forensic-accountant-helping-victims-of-post-office-scandal-shortlisted-for-national-award/
Those of you who attended last year’s Annual Awards Dinner will recall the inspiring Jemima and her assistance dog, Albert, who has allowed her to pursue a career in law. ...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/meet-gerty-dogs-for-good-puppy/
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Robert Bourns, BLS President from 2005 – 2006 and winner of our President’s Outstanding Achievement Award in 2016....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/robert-bourns/
Purpose: The BLS Scholarship is aimed at helping people from disadvantaged backgrounds living in Bristol and the surrounding area to pursue a career in law. The predominant objective is to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-legal-sqe-scholarship-the-bls-scholarship-is-now-open/
The Solicitors’ Charity’s Big Report 2024 reveals threefold rise in demand for support as solicitors face growing pressures A growing number of solicitors across England and Wales are reaching breaking...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-solicitors-charitys-big-report-2024-reveals-threefold-rise-in-demand-for-support-as-solicitors-face-growing-pressures/
Thrings lawyers have been recognised twice at this year’s South West Insider Dealmakers Awards as the firm picked up awards for its work on a pair of deals. The firm’s...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lightning-strikes-twice-for-thrings-at-south-west-dealmakers-awards/
The Ministry of Justice has published the annual ‘Diversity of the judiciary: 2025 statistics’. The report finds that since 2015, the number of judges from different ethnic minority backgrounds has...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/progress-on-judicial-diversity-is-too-slow/
Owen Yates, is a PhD candidate at Birmingham City University currently conducting research into the legal profession, with a focus on the intersection of law and science in criminal practice...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/calling-solicitors-and-barristers-practising-in-criminal-law-participate-in-a-study-exploring-science-literacy-in-legal-practice/
In this article, Dr Giles Proctor, CEO of The College of Legal Practice reflects on the changes in Level 7 apprenticeship funding and options available to firms to support their...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/uncertainty-for-the-graduate-solicitor-apprenticeship/
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