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SRA legal access challenge, reports and next steps
Following the conclusion of the SRA and Nesta Legal Access Challenge, joint reports from both the SRA and Nesta have been released which highlight the…Mayson Report: Final report published
The highly anticipated denouement of the Independent Review of Legal Services, which was first launched in October 2018, was published on the 11th June. The…Law Society of Hong Kong launches law tech fund
In light of the ongoing uncertainty and the potential for change in how court hearings may be undertaken in the future, the Law Society of…Event: ABA Virtual Annual Meeting – Convening for Justice
July 29 – August 4, 2020 Online The American Bar Association, in consideration of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, announced on April 30 that it will…Law Society of Scotland strategic partnership on cybersecurity
The Law Society of Scotland has agreed a new strategic partnership with Mitigo, a cybersecurity consultancy. The partnership will provide targeted guidance, advice and resources…New Zealand Law Society launches consultation into bullying and harassment
The New Zealand Law Society| Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has announced a consultation on rule changes in the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct…Law Society of Scotland launches new mental health action plan
On Wednesday the 3rd June, The Law Society of Scotland launched a three-year action plan that aims to tackle the stigma around mental health in…Canadian Bar Association launches programme to demystify tech
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) has opened registration for a series of lectures on digital literacy in the law. The aim is to equip legal…Victoria Legal Services Board and Commissioner consultation on CPD
The Victoria Legal Services Board and Commissioner is currently accepting thoughts for their ongoing review on CPD in the state. The review is keen to…IBA launches global survey on the impact of COVID-19
The International Bar Association (IBA) has launched a global survey to look at the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on members’ interests. The survey will…Law Society of New South Wales launches online program for future lawyers
The Law Society of New South Wales has launched an online mentoring program for over 650 high school students across the state in the wake…Washington State Bar Association to appeal ending of LLLTs
The Washington State Bar Association is set to seek review of the state Supreme Court’s decision to end the limited licence legal technician (LLLT) program…