SRA issues dedicated guidance to support in-house solicitors
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a range of guidance materials to support the 34,500 plus solicitors working in-house across England and Wales.
Weightmans names next managing partner with Schorah set to stand down after 12 years
National law firm Weightmans has chosen Sarah Walton, its current Client Relationships Director, as its new managing partner.
Government Legal Department to offer law sandwich placements for first time
The Government Legal Department (GLD) is to offer law sandwich placements for university students for the first time, as part of a national social mobility scheme.
Corporate Director and Monitoring Officer who came to UK as asylum seeker in 1980s retires after 37 years at city council
Brighton and Hove City Council has announced the retirement of Abraham Ghebre-Ghiorghis, its Corporate Director for Corporate Services and Monitoring Officer, after 37 years of service.
Watchdog issues report on specific stages in careers of lawyers where barriers can prevent some groups of people from progressing
Despite “ongoing efforts” and progress in some areas, there are significant challenges and cultural practices that still hinder entry to and progress through the legal profession, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has warned.
Government Legal Department to pursue plans to become “A National GLD”
The Government Legal Department (GLD) has reiterated its plans to increase its footprint outside of London as part of meeting the Government’s Places for Growth programme.
