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The Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales is recruiting a Director of Consumer Policy and Engagement
The post of Director of Consumer Policy and Engagement will be responsible for driving confidence and trust in legal services, engaging in key debates about…The Bar Standards Board of England and Wales issues consultation on revisions to definition of academic legal training
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has initiated a three-month public consultation to gather opinions on proposed revisions to the definition of academic legal training and…What measured AI looks like in today’s legal practices
UK law firms are increasingly embracing AI, with over a quarter already utilizing some form of AI and nearly half actively exploring its integration. AI’s…The German Federal Bar Association advocates for criminal procedure reform
The German Federal Bar Association (BRAK) is advocating for comprehensive reforms to criminal law and criminal procedure to better utilize the potential of digitalization in…The Workplace Environment Survey in New Zealand has revealed Pacific lawyers face higher levels of bullying and discrimination than the profession overall
Results from the Workplace Environment Survey (WPES) in New Zealand reveal that Pacific lawyers, particularly Pacific women, face higher rates of bullying, harassment, and discrimination…Women lawyers now make up the majority of associates in the USA but still face many diversity challenges
A report by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) reveals that women now constitute the majority of associates at US law firms, making up…Potential changes to multi-jurisdictional practice rules
The ABA Center for Professional Responsibility Working Group on ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 5.5 has released an Issues Paper to solicit feedback on…Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales issues first fines of new fixed penalty regime
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued £750 fines to seven law firms for non-compliance with its transparency rules. This follows similar penalties issued to…The Legal Services Consumer Panel voices concern about lack of implementation of key recommendations of a 2016 Competition and Markets Authority review of the legal services market
The Legal Services Consumer Panel of England and Wales has expressed concern over the slow implementation of quality indicators in the legal services market, as…The Victorian Law Foundation of Australia publishes report exploring costs in legal services
The Victorian Law Foundation conducted research commissioned by The Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner (VLSB+C) examining factors influencing the pricing of legal services, practitioner-client…Bar Standards Board of England and Wales issues consultation to improve consumer protection
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is set to expand its powers to protect the public by introducing rule changes following a consultation. The proposed changes…We need to talk about mental health in the Scottish legal sector
Scotland’s legal sector, while making progress in addressing mental health issues, is facing an accelerated crisis that demands urgent support. Mental health problems, affecting one…