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Social mobility in the legal profession

Government lawyers must reflect the society they serve: Susanna McGibbon explains how this can be achieved by integrating principles of fairness & inclusion at every stage

07 July 2023 / Susanna McGibbon

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

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

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

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

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

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?

AI is here, and corporate lawyers are fine: Ziad Mantoura hails the rise of tech & the new holistic approach

02 June 2023 / Ziad Mantoura

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

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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