Break down the barriers: the barriers to entering the legal profession
Not being able to get work experience whilst in school, attending the wrong university, the inability to afford the necessary qualifications and fierce competition are only some of the barriers to entry into the legal profession. Third year law student, Abby Spalding, discusses the challenges faced by aspiring lawyers today. The popularity of law in […]
No fault divorce is “the start of a journey”
6th April sees the long-awaited Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act (DDSA) 2022 come into force, dispensing with the need to project blame within divorce proceedings or having to wait in excess of 2 years separation before you can otherwise petition. This marks the first major change to divorce legislation for over 50 years with the […]
Autism Acceptance Week: how can autistic parents be supported and protected in the Family Court?
During Autism Acceptance Week, I want to reflect on the issue of how autistic parents can be understood properly by the Family Court system to ensure that they are understood, and able to give their best evidence. I’ll also be considering what special measures can be put in place to help them. I reflect predominantly […]