Earlier this week Nick Emmerson took over the presidency of the Law Society of England and Wales from Lubna Shuja, and outlined his aim to promote access to justice “in all parts of the country” as “legal aid deserts continue to rise in the North”. 

What caused the change in the law around e-scooters and why is it still not possible to ride personal e-scooters in public?

LawCareers.Net has launched a new series of The LawCareers.Net Podcast that seeks to give aspiring lawyers an insight into various legal practice areas.

Bridging the Bar (BTB) – a charity “committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity at the Bar of England and Wales” – was launched in August this year.

The College of Legal Practice has revealed its plans to enter the UK market and revolutionise the way legal education training works, including launching an SQE preparation course.

A legal research website which relies on crowdsourcing and user ratings for its content was launched last week.

New legislation has passed allowing Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members to apply for a range of senior judicial positions for the first time.

Magic circle firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has announced a new programme within its diversity networks, supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

The newly appointed lord chief justice, Sir Ian Burnett, released a short YouTube video on the day of his swearing-in, 2 October.

Law Training Centre has become the latest training provider to reveal details of new online courses designed to prepare students for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

What is the new proposed copyright parody exception and what will the impact of it be in practice?

Liz Truss has become the first woman to hold the post of lord chancellor in the thousand-year history of the role, after replacing the sacked Michael Gove as justice secretary in Theresa May’s new cabinet. 

A new podcast by the First 100 Years project has launched its first episode in a series of 10 which will explore the history and achievements of women in law, decade by decade.

There have been 113 new QCs appointed in the 2016-17 round, with the number of women applying and being selected at its highest level ever. There has also been a slight rise in the number of BAME applicants, with appointments in line with other groups.

Companies must comply with equal pay law as new rules force those in breach of legislation to evaluate pay structure to prevent further violations.

Law Students for Climate Accountability (LSCA) has released its 2025 Climate Change Scorecard, a report that grades 100 prestigious law firms from A to F based on their involvement in fossil fuel-related activities over the past five years. 

Research undertaken jointly by the Judicial Appointments Commission, the Law Society, the Bar Council and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has found that members perceive nearly all aspects of judicial office as increasingly appealing.

According to research by legal software company Clio, 54% of UK law firms expect fixed-fee billing to increase over the next 12 months.

LawCare recently published its findings relating to male mental health within the legal profession. The legal mental health charity released the findings of its all male focus group which took place on 19 July 2022 in a bid to better understand the needs of men in law and the mental health support they need in the workplace.  

Associates are considering leaving their firm due to feeling “underappreciated”, a new survey by Thomson Reuters has found.