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A study by The National Association of Law Placement in the US has found black and Latina lawyers remain unrepresented at partner level
The National Association of Law Placement has conducted its 2022 Report on Diversity in Law Firms. The report highlights the “excruciatingly slow” progress for black…Recommendations made following Canadian study into well-being of the legal profession
The original report showed the Canadian legal profession had significantly high levels of psychological distress and depressive thoughts. These came from a number of different…New accreditation launched in Scotland for paralegals working in immigration law
The Law Society of Scotland has launched a new accreditation for paralegals working in immigration law. The new accreditation is in response to the expanding…The Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales publishes the Legal Choices Report 2022
The Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales has published the Legal Choices report for 2022. Legal Choices is a website that helps consumers make…The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has amended its Model Code of Conduct
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has amended its Model Code of Conduct relating to discrimination, harassment and ex parte communication. These amendments are in line…Bar Standards Board of England and Wales sets out plan to assure competence of barristers
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) of England and Wales has responded to the Legal Services Board statement on ongoing competence. The response comes with an…