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The Employment Rights Act 2025 has reached the end of its parliamentary debate and is set to bring significant changes to UK Employment Law. Employers are now faced with a...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/employment-rights-act-2025-is-here-how-employers-can-prepare-their-payroll/
Looking for a unique way to boost team morale and build stronger connections within your organization? The Bristol Breakfast Rotary Dragon Boat Festival is the perfect opportunity to combine team...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/boost-team-morale-at-the-bristol-breakfast-rotary-dragon-boat-festival/
For CIOs and IT Directors within the UK legal sector, traditional perimeter-based security is no longer sufficient to protect highly sensitive privileged information. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) offers a...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/zero-trust-network-access-a-strategic-security-framework-for-uk-legal-practices/
The Law Society has taken a number of steps in relation to this consultation already, including: Writing to the Lord Chancellor outlining our opposition to the proposals and requesting an...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-response-to-the-interest-on-lawyers-client-accounts-scheme-consultation/
The SRA have published a new report providing data and insights from the first four years of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The report, The SQE: Four Years On, draws together...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-sqe-four-years-on-new-sra-report-highlights-diversity-and-assesses-factors-affecting-performance/
Request 1. Overview – Life Cycle (Charity no: 1077575) is a Bristol based charity that has been transforming lives through cycling since 1999. “ We offer support to individuals with disabilities, mental illness, offenders, isolated older...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/latest-pro-bono-requests/
The UK legal market in 2025 is navigating a period of profound transformation, shaped by persistent macroeconomic uncertainties and the accelerating pace of technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI)....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/addressing-urgent-challenges-strategic-imperatives-for-uk-legal-companies-in-the-it-technology-sector/
The judiciary has introduced Practice Direction 51 ZH (PD 51 ZH), launching a two-year pilot scheme in the Commercial Courts. This initiative marks a significant departure from traditional practice and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/article-pulling-back-the-curtain-expert-evidence-enters-the-public-eye-with-practice-direction-51-zh/
In property development, what lies beneath a site is every bit as important as what eventually stands above it. Beneath the surface is a complex web of gas pipes, electricity...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/landmark-spotlight-on-utilities-why-underground-data-is-critical-for-developers/
Please note the extension on the proposed Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts (ILCA) Scheme to 9 March 2026 You can read the Law Society’s full response here: MoJ consultation – Law Society...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/interest-of-lawyers-client-accounts-moj-consultation-deadline-extended-9-march/
Requests 1 & 2 Overview – Life Cycle (Charity no: 1077575) is a Bristol based charity which offers support to individuals with disabilities, mental illness, offenders, isolated older people & disadvantaged young people through its...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/latest-pro-bono-asks/
The UK’s top conveyancing firms, legal practices, housebuilders and wider property professionals are invited to make nominations for The Conveyancing Awards, as event organiser, Globespan Media confirms entries are open....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/property-sector-gets-set-for-recognition-as-nominations-open-for-the-conveyancing-awards/
Calls for Bristol Employment Tribunal cases are being moved to the National Courts and Tribunal Service Centre (CTSC) from Monday 23 February 2026. Solicitors with a query on a Bristol Employment Tribunal...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-employment-tribunal-change-of-contact-number-from-monday-23-february-2026/
Jonathan Ball, 26 January 2026 The employment litigation landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. At the heart of this transformation is the rise of the AI-enabled claimant. Tools like ChatGPT...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-future-of-employment-litigation-ai-regulation-and-reputation-risks/
A message from The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill I am delighted to be the Patron of the Pro Bono Recognition List of...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/pro-bono-recognition-list-england-wales/
Bristol Family Law Solutions hosted their launch event on 28th January which was attended by around 40-50 people including local Designated Family Judge (DFJ) for Bristol, Judge Stephanie Cope, and the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-family-law-solutions-launch/
The solicitors’ PII market continued to favour buyers during the 1 October 2025 renewal season, with strong insurer appetite and additional capacity helping deliver smoother outcomes for many firms. Our...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/solicitors-pii-market-report-january-2026/
Applications for the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme are now open until 9am on Wednesday 1 April 2026. There are also opportunities for members to be part of the shortlisting process and to offer their time as mentors...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-societys-diversity-access-scheme-is-now-open/
The SRA has released its Four Years On – Facts and Figures report, analysing performance and candidate data since the SQE’s introduction in 2021. The findings give us trends that we...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-sqe-four-years-on-sra-findings/
For any business, preserving cash flow is of great importance and Asset Finance can play a key role in protecting working capital for professional practices. At Lloyds Bank, we have...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lloyds-asset-finance-for-professional-practices/
The SRA has published a new independent report examining perceptions of the SQE, based on feedback from over 2,000 candidates and employers. Key findings include: 🔹 Increased employer confidence in...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/new-sra-report-on-sqe-perceptions/
The West of England Legal Early Careers Network (WLECN) is a collaborative initiative launched in 2022. It brings together law firms, universities, and legal professionals to provide Year 10 students...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/wlecn-work-experience-programme-for-year-10-students/
The global nature of modern legal practice means that more solicitors are encountering international clients, dealing in cross-border matters and multinational opportunities. To support the profession when engaging internationally, or...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-work-of-the-law-societys-international-team/
The BLS Music quiz with a bumper crowd took place at Toto’s last night with the legendary Quiz Master Ben Holt, at the helm! The quiz consisted of 4 rounds...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bls-music-quiz-2026/
Summary of below requests as at 27 Feb 2026: Charity Law – Review draft amended charity objects Real Estate – Conveyancing on the transfer of a residential property being gifted at no...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/west-of-england-pro-bono-requests/
We have a fantastic team raising money for SARI in the Great Bristol Run this May. Would you like to join them and run for us against hate? We...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/run-for-sari-against-hate/
At its annual strategy meeting in January 2025, the Civil Justice Council (CJC) agreed to set up a working group examining the use of AI by legal representatives for preparing...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/use-of-ai-in-preparing-court-documents-consultation/
Going into the latest Spring Statement, the Chancellor made it very clear that this would not be a full fiscal event and that any new policy changes would be off...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/spring-statement-2026/
SQE2 October 2025 results Many congratulations to those that passed October’s SQE2! Alongside the results the Solicitors Regulation Authority released the official SQE2 results for October 2025. Here are the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sqe-spotlight-march-2026/
Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has announced the launch of its new “Return to Law – Giving Opportunity, Gaining Talent” programme, an initiative designed to support women who have left the...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/barcankirby-launches-new-return-to-law-programme-to-support-women-re%e2%80%91entering-the-legal-profession/
There’s been plenty of discussion recently about government plans that could change how conveyancers deal with Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). To summarise, proposals being progressed by HMRC (and supported...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-latest-on-the-uk-governments-request-for-conveyancers-to-register-with-hmrc/
Events over the weekend have pushed the Middle East into a more dangerous phase, following large‑scale joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The operation targeted government centres, nuclear facilities and Revolutionary...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/jm-finn-investment-office-update-regarding-the-initial-market-reaction-to-the-events-in-the-middle-east/
Weston College have some heavily funded courses coming up in Emergency First Aid and Mental Health First Aid, designed to help employers and their teams feel confident, prepared, and equipped to respond effectively to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/emergency-first-aid-and-mental-health-first-aid-courses/
The Course The University of Law, in collaboration with ACTAPS, offers a training course for those specialising in contentious probate and trusts whose ultimate goal is to become members of...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/access-scholarship-actaps-course-fees/
Empowering law firms to grow through exceptional client conversations Hundreds of firms, including 75 of the Top 200 and four of the five Magic Circle, rely on Moneypenny to be...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/supporters/moneypenny/
Neurodiversity Celebration Week Neurodiversity Celebration Week provides a useful moment to reflect not just on awareness, but on outcomes, particularly in the context of SQE performance and candidate support. Recent...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-college-of-legal-practice/
We know firms are planning their 2026/2027 intake. Our SQE1 preparation course start dates are confirmed, with full-time and flexible part-time options designed to fit your programmes. These courses provide...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-college-of-legal-practice-planning-ahead-for-autumn-2026/
SOS Legal, now incorporating Linetime legal software, is a leading provider of legal solutions for enterprise law firms (150+ users) across the UK. For over 35 years, SOS has driven legal...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/supporters/sos-legal/
Periods of market volatility can feel uncomfortable, particularly when headlines are dominated by geopolitical tension and uncertainty. The first quarter has been a reminder of that reality. Investors have had...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/jm-finn-market-update-march-2026/
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