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Diversity Access Scheme applications open

Applications have opened for the Law Society’s annual Diversity Access Scheme (DAS), which aims to improve social mobility and diversity in the legal profession.

01 March 2023

LNB NEWS: Lord Chief Justice launches free online course on the Rule of Law

The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, has launched a new Massive Open Online Course with the aim to explain the concept of the rule of law and the role that judges and magistrates play in upholding it.

27 February 2023

Arbitration: delivering on diversity

Diversity in arbitration optimises outcomes both in the boardroom the hearing room: Alexander G Fessas explains how the ICC International Court of Arbitration is creating positive change

24 February 2023 / Alexander G Fessas

Partner copy Cyber-attacks: detect & respond

“Threat intelligence is at the very core of our MDR service and is what allows us to focus in on the specific tactics, techniques and procedures that are being employed to target our clients’ sectors.” Q&A with David Allan, founder and Managing Director at CYSIAM

17 February 2023 / David Allan

Life at the employed Bar

Employed barristers have higher levels of wellbeing, are more diverse and enjoy greater flexibility and work/life balance than the self-employed Bar, the Bar Council has found.

15 February 2023

IBA launches wellbeing commission for lawyers

The International Bar Association (IBA) has set up a permanent commission dedicated to improving the wellbeing of lawyers and legal professionals around the world.

08 February 2023

NLJ this week: Boardroom quotas: improving the gender balance

Do gender quotas work? What are the downsides? Is there a better way to achieve parity in senior roles? Writing in this week’sNLJ, Ranjit Dhindsa, head of employment, Fieldfisher, weighs up the pros and cons of board level quotas at large listed companies.

03 February 2023