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What skills do new lawyers need? Lawyers asked to provide answers in new survey
The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) at the University of Denver and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) have launched…Guidelines for creating reciprocity between allied legal professional programs
With seven U.S. states now operating Allied Legal Professional (ALP) programs, momentum is building for greater reciprocity across jurisdictions. Building Bridges, a report released on…More legal services offered remotely, but prices continuing to increase in England and Wales
Consumers in England and Wales are increasingly able to access legal services remotely, but prices continue to rise, according to a new report by the…Progress in rule of law in European Union but further action needed, finds report
The European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report highlights notable progress across EU Member States and four enlargement countries—Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia—while also…Ohio Supreme Court to review American Bar Association accreditation for lawyers as political pressures mount
Ohio has become the third U.S. state, after Texas and Florida, to consider dropping the requirement that lawyers must graduate from an American Bar Association…Wisconsin Bar redefines ‘diversity’ to settle discrimination lawsuit
The State Bar of Wisconsin has revised its definition of “diversity” in response to a two-year legal challenge brought by the conservative legal group, Wisconsin…Law Society of England and Wales proposes reforms for a 21st century civil justice system
The Law Society has released its final report under the 21st Century Justice project, launched in 2022 to address persistent barriers to access to civil…New Zealand Law Society – law reform and advocacy update
The Law Society has continued its strong engagement in law reform and advocacy over the past quarter, making 12 submissions on Bills and 24 on…Annual report of the committee on alternative business structures to the Arizona Supreme Court
In its 2024 annual report to the Arizona Supreme Court, the Committee on Alternative Business Structures (ABS) highlighted significant developments in Arizona’s evolving legal service…The lawyer for hire: the new frontier of legal advice arrives in Italy. How it works, how much it costs and who it is aimed at
On 24 May 2025, Il Sole 24 Ore journalist Rossella Savojardo reported on the rise of Swot Legal, an Italian legal tech startup revolutionising how…New Zealand government – legal aid scheme review
In 2025, the New Zealand Government is undertaking a comprehensive review of its legal aid system to ensure it remains efficient, sustainable, and capable of…Law Society’s new framework empowers in-house solicitors to tackle ethical challenges
On 14 May 2025, the Law Society of England and Wales launched the first iteration of its ethical practice framework for in-house solicitors, marking a…Authorising the algorithm – what the first artificial intelligence law firm signals for legal practice
On 6 May 2025, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) announced that it had authorised Garfield.Law Ltd to provide regulated legal services in England and Wales—the…Royal stamp of approval for ‘CILEX chartered lawyers’
On 12 May 2025, Law Society Gazette journalist Michael Cross reported that the Privy Council has approved an amendment to the Royal Charter of the…The 4R decision framework: a lawyer’s guide to using artificial intelligence responsibly
In May 2025, the Law Society of Singapore issued a practical guidance note titled The 4R Decision Framework: A Lawyer’s Guide to Using AI Responsibly,…Canadian Bar Association on measuring diversity
The article Measuring Diversity highlights the growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion (D&I) within Canadian law firms, reflecting the increasingly diverse nature of the national…