Six months after the change in divorce law – where are we now?
From 6th April 2022, the law on divorce changed and couples can now get divorced on a “no-fault” basis. This has led to the number of divorce applications reaching their highest level in a decade. Six months has now passed and this article reflects on the change in law and the effect this has had […]
Appointment of new Lady Justice of Appeal confirmed
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Mrs Justice Falk as a Lady Justice of Appeal in the Court of Appeal, the Ministry of Justice has announced. Such appointments are made by His Majesty The King on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Lord Chancellor following the recommendation of an independent […]
New “Junior Solicitors Network” launched by Law Society
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a new Junior Solicitors Network (JSN) in an effort to “engage and support junior solicitors, talk about the pressing issues they face, and provide easy access to information and resources in order to support their careers”. This includes the launch of a Juniors Web Hub which […]
Upcoming events with UKLTA
All you need to know on upcoming events with the UK Legaltech Association (UKLTA). Wednesday 16th November 12-1pm Join Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi, Legal Network Manager at Legamart to discuss ‘Raising Women’s voices in Legal Tech’. LegaMart and its Women’s Initiative is proud to announce Women in Tech, to highlight a community of women in science, […]
Pressure increases on firms as pay becomes lawyers’ top priority, survey shows
Pay overtakes flexibility for lawyers’ top priorities According to the latest research, pay is the most important factor for lawyers when choosing who to work for. The research, conducted by Realm Recruit, claims to show that salaries have overtaken job flexibility as the most important factor for lawyers when looking for a new position. As […]
