To coincide with Black History Month, we have published new guidance to support black or minority ethnic students entering into the profession.
This guide sets out what support is available to minority ethnic students thinking of becoming a solicitor in England or Wales.
This Black History Month, join us in celebrating the stories of black solicitors as we embrace this year’s theme: ‘reclaiming narratives’.
Pearl Moses considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for ...
Living at work, or working from home? A post-pandemic rethink of working practices has led to looking at ways to tackle the ...
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved a rise in the contributions solicitors make to the Compensation Fund, despite serious concerns.
As we celebrate the opening of the legal year, lawyers representing 65 organisations will convene in the UK to honour the pivotal role that the legal sector plays in safeguarding the rule of law ...
Our civil legal aid research outlines the steps the UK government can take to increase access to legal advice and reduce costs to public services.
Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts.
A new report has shown the UK government can rebuild the foundations of the state and deliver on its missions by investing in the civil justice system.
Survivors of domestic abuse continue to be robbed of access to justice, as growing numbers are forced to represent themselves in court.
We strongly urge the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to re-think the proposals set out in the financial penalties’ framework consultation.