Four criminal justice watchdogs have voiced their “grave concerns” about delays in the criminal justice system caused by covid-19.

Justice Minister Chris Grayling, a former BBC producer, has defended his controversial legal aid cuts in a long interview in the Law Gazette, claiming to have received "lots of letters and emails" from people concerned about legal aid entitlement.

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has indicated in a letter to the chair of the Justice Select Committee that he would allow choice of solicitor to continue and would consider the Law Society's suggested alternative model to price competitive tendering.

The House of Commons Justice Committee has summoned justice secretary Chris Grayling to examine the government's proposed cuts to legal aid for a second time.

Although Gray’s Inn is the smallest of the four Inns, it awards more than £1.5 million in scholarships, awards and prizes each year. 

Before starting university in September of 2021, I’d been warned by those I knew who’d studied at university about the step up from year one to year two.

Lucy Scott-Moncrieff was inaugurated as the new president of the Law Society at its annual general meeting on 5 July.

A new skills and training initiative for the legal profession has made over 100 paralegal apprenticeships available across nine law firms in the Greater Manchester area.

How can private investment and global capital markets have a role in tackling climate change?

Let’s talk about one of the most important and often misunderstood areas of legal practice – environmental law. It’s where climate meets compliance, where forests meet the courtroom and where people who care about the planet can make real change using legal tools.

What’s greenwashing and how can organisations navigate green advertising?

The fashion industry is among the biggest offenders for ‘greenwashing’ claims. Fashion is also responsible for between 2% and 8% of global carbon emissions.

How can businesses avoid greenwashing?

LLM students at Queen Mary University of London are to take a course in e-disclosure, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom.

A new law firm has been launched entirely dedicated to the protection of animal rights. Advocates for Animals, which is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, plans to work for charities and non-governmental organisations and is already supported by the legal charity, the UK Centre of Animal Law.

Journalist Frances Gibb has launched a new video podcast series in partnership with The University of Law which will see several former Lord Chief Justices open up about their careers at the top of the justice system.