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Speaking up for mental health

Speaking up for mental health

Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of LawCare, wants to drive a shift in legal culture to end the stigma that stops people from speaking out when they are struggling
07 July 2023 / Elizabeth Rimmer
NLJ CAREER PROFILE: Joanna Worby, Brachers

NLJ CAREER PROFILE: Joanna Worby, Brachers

Recently celebrating a decade as managing partner, Joanna Worby of Brachers reflects on the challenges of overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of a positive mindset
06 July 2023
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Judicial roles open to CILEX lawyers

A range of senior judicial roles are now open to CILEX lawyers, after the relevant legislation came into force last week.
05 July 2023
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Legal professionals & employers open-minded towards AI despite low usage

Despite more than half of legal employers believing it is time to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, almost 80% of law firms are not currently using AI tools, according to a recent survey.
21 June 2023
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Circuit judges wanted

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is launching a selection exercise in July 2023 to recruit circuit judges.
21 June 2023
Detoxifying the workplace

Detoxifying the workplace Premium Content

Positive workplace culture is fundamental to any law firm: Catrin Davies Sophie Ruffles explain how the regulators are stepping in to stamp out bad behaviour
09 June 2023 / Catrin Davies / Sophie Ruffles
Artificial intelligence: a brave new world?

Artificial intelligence: a brave new world?

AI is here, and corporate lawyers are fine: Ziad Mantoura hails the rise of tech & the new holistic approach
02 June 2023 / Ziad Mantoura
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Apply to be Wales Commissioner by 31 May

The Law Commission is recruiting a Public Law and Law in Wales Commissioner. It’s a full-time role for a five-year term beginning in February 2024. Prospective candidates have until 11am on 31 May 2023 to submit their applications
19 May 2023
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History made as senior judicial roles opened up to CILEX lawyers

CILEX lawyers with at least seven years’ experience will be eligible to become recorders, judges of the Upper Tribunal and deputy judges of the Upper Tribunal, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.
12 May 2023
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Boosting magistrates' employment

A magistrates’ employment recognition scheme has been launched by Luke Rigg, lead diversity and community relations magistrate for England and Wales, with the support of the Lord Lieutenants and local Benches.
10 May 2023
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Job of the Week

Course of the Week

MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—nine trainees

mfg Solicitors—nine trainees

Firm invests in future talent with new training cohort

360 Law Group—Anthony Gahan

360 Law Group—Anthony Gahan

Investment banking veteran appointed as chairman to drive global growth

Mourant—Stephen Alexander

Mourant—Stephen Alexander

Jersey litigation lead appointed to global STEP Council

Shakespeare Martineau—Sam Mason

Shakespeare Martineau—Sam Mason

Leicester family team strengthened by senior associate hire

Forsters—Sarah Williams

Forsters—Sarah Williams

Family team welcomes partner and head of children

Curtis Legal—Ioan Jenkins

Curtis Legal—Ioan Jenkins

Pontypool firm strengthens probate team with accounting graduate hire

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