Applications opened this week for an online education programme to support lawyers from underrepresented groups in becoming judges. The Pre-Application Judicial Education (PAJE) programme will help lawyers develop their understanding of the role and skills required of a judge, before they apply. It will provide advice on next steps for applicants and cover topics pertinent to being a judge, including judgecraft, ethics and resilience. PAJE is the first joint initiative from the Judicial Diversity Forum. Applications close on 10 June. To apply, search for ‘PAJE’ on www.judiciary.uk and follow the links. For queries, contact paje@judiciary.uk.
15 May 2019
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
Clarke Willmott—Anita Rasaratnam
Clarke Willmott strengthens social housing development offering with senior London appointment
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Trowers & Hamlins—David Meecham
Trowers strengthens Birmingham real estate team with partner hire
Blake Morgan—Jennifer Ray & Louise Culleton
Blake Morgan expands private client and regulatory teams with new legal directors
NEWS
A mood of cautious optimism has enveloped the criminal law sector following indications the Prime Minister may abandon planned jury reforms
Helping to source the services and providers you need
The Senior Courts Costs Office has clarified that judges conducting detailed assessment proceedings cannot order security for costs—a ruling that may leave successful parties exposed to further litigation expense
Rejecting a generous settlement can prove an expensive mistake, as two recent high-profile cases demonstrate
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to show that failing to disclose regulatory issues can attract harsher consequences than the original misconduct itself
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