‘Children of care leavers risk inheriting parents’ emotional scars’, finds research
The trauma associated with care experience casts a long shadow on mothers’ mental health and that of their children, finds new UCL research released last week. The researchers found that mothers who had lived in care were at greater risk of mental health difficulties than mothers who hadn’t experienced care, with their children also experiencing […]
Law Society Legal Heroes 2024 open for nominations
The Law Society of England and Wales has opened nominations for Legal Heroes 2024, which recognises the solicitors who stand out for making a lasting difference. People across England and Wales are being encouraged to nominate their Legal Hero – someone who has made a difference to the lives of others, their local community or […]
LSB should renew focus on its core activities, says The Law Society
The Legal Services Board (LSB) should renew focus on its core activities, the Law Society of England and Wales said in response to its 2024/2025 business plan consultation. Law Society president Nick Emmerson said that they would “strongly encourage the LSB to renew focus on its core activities” and “only take on more workstreams based […]
Legal Growth announces shortlist for Legal Growth Awards
Legal Growth has announced the shortlist for the Legal Growth Awards. They are known for recognising and celebrating excellence in the legal industry and have announced the shortlist for the highly anticipated Legal Growth Awards 2024. Following the resounding success of the inaugural conference and awards in 2023, Legal Growth is proud to bring back […]
