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Aqsa Ullah on common misconceptions about apprenticeships, how the pathway offers great opportunities for career progression – and why persistence was key to her application process.
The Thompson Reuters Foundation’s TrustLaw Index of Pro Bono maps the scale and trends of pro bono work around the world. Discover how England and Wales ranked in 2024 and how pro bono is growing.
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The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the UK’s signing of the Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer*, the first binding international treaty focusing on the safety of ...
“Working in-house creates a unique dynamic because your colleagues are also your clients,” says solicitor Charlotte Bradbeer. She talks to us about the complexities of providing counsel in the public ...
As part of its professional ethics programme, the Law Society of England and Wales has launched the first iteration of its ethical practice framework for in-house solicitors.
Help refine our ethical practice framework for in-house solicitors: a suite of tools and resources to support you to balance your professional ethical obligations and your employers’ expectations.
A climate change and property practice note has been launched by the Law Society of England and Wales today (12 May) to help support property solicitors. The new practice note will complement the Law ...
“The criminal justice system is a vital public service, and legal aid solicitors play an important role in ensuring there is a level playing field so that everyone can access justice regardless of ...
My LS gives you exclusive access to the latest news, events, books and resources to help you excel within your practice. Practice notes represent the Law Society’s view of good practice in a ...