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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

Apprenticeship Levy - Impacts and Opportunities
June 20, 2017
Apprenticeship Levy - Impacts and Opportunities

Jo-Anne Pugh of BPP Law School discusses the opportunities offered by the new Apprenticeship Levy

Solicitors - Here To Help
June 2, 2017
Solicitors - Here To Help

The Law Society launches the second phase of its campaign to raise the profile of the profession
 

Law Clinic Recognised in National Awards
April 28, 2017
Law Clinic Recognised in National Awards

The Law Clinic wins award at the LawWorks & Attorney General's Student Pro Bono Awards 2017

CMA Transparency Toolkit
April 18, 2017
CMA Transparency Toolkit

The CMA report on the legal services marked identified price and service information for consumers as a key area of focus

Anti Money Laundering Survey
April 13, 2017
Anti Money Laundering Survey

The Home Office is seeking feedback from solicitors on their attitudes to anti-money laundering regulations

Opting Out Of Human Rights Agreements "Misguided"
April 13, 2017
Opting Out Of Human Rights Agreements "Misguided"

Joint Committee on Human Rights' proposals branded as "misguided", "disproportionate" and "dangerous"

Ban On Law Firms Advertising In Hospitals
April 13, 2017
Ban On Law Firms Advertising In Hospitals

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt suggests a ban in hospitals on adverts for personal injury firms.

Law Society Mentoring Programme
April 4, 2017
Law Society Mentoring Programme

Do you want support in progressing your career? Can you give something back by mentoring other professionals?

CPP Costs Rising and Delivery Delayed
April 4, 2017
CPP Costs Rising and Delivery Delayed

The Common Platform Program seeks to digitise the UK's criminal justice system

Law Society Brexit Update
March 29, 2017
Law Society Brexit Update

The Law Society has been responding to the various committees and reports examining Brexit