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Japan introduces new streamlined process to welcome more foreign lawyers

Posted on 07 August 2024

Japan has introduced a new streamlined registration process to make it easier for British firms to access Japan’s legal services market. The changes will save time and money, while bolstering “collaboration” between the legal sectors and “boosting bilateral trade in legal services”.

Japanese ‘Big Four’ law firm set to open London office

Posted on 12 September 2022

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, one of Japan’s biggest law firms, has opened a new office in London and is set to target UK and European companies entering the Japanese market.

The Jeanie Project

Posted on 27 March 2023

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Jessica Carr - Key tips for training contract assessment centres

Posted on 14 July 2022

A key stepping stone to securing a training contract can be taking part in an assessment centre. Here are some key tips for success in the most common types of assessment centre task.

JLD attacks SRA move to scrap trainee minimum wage

Posted on 22 March 2012

The Junior Lawyers Division of the Law Society has attacked a move by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to amend its minimum wage consultation, which could see trainees earning as little as £2.60 an hour.

JLD encourages support for SRA's minimum salary consultation; confirms position on voluntary code

Posted on 23 April 2015

The Junior Lawyers Division is encouraging members to participate in the Law Society’s consultation on a recommended minimum salary.

JLD essay competition looks at impact of social media on litigation

Posted on 13 June 2013

The Junior Lawyers Division has launched its annual essay competition for its student, paralegal and trainee members.

JLD essay competition open

Posted on 10 July 2012

The Junior Lawyers Division is running an essay competition for its student and trainee members, with the question "What impact should the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill have on the Legal Education and Training Review?".

JLD offers skills training to LPC students

Posted on 31 March 2011

The Junior Lawyers Division is holding a one-day, free skills event at the Law Society for LPC students.

JLD research reveals 93% of junior lawyers suffered stress in month preceding survey

Posted on 18 April 2017

The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) of the Law Society has called on firms to provide better training and support for trainees to combat high levels of work-related stress in NQs.

JLD surveys junior lawyers’ mental health as concerns mount over toll of high-pressure culture and dwindling administrative support at law firms

Posted on 05 January 2018

Junior lawyers across the legal profession are to be asked whether they have suffered from work-related mental health issues in the last 12 months, after the same survey last year found that one in four rated their stress levels as ‘severe’.

JLD taking applications for Tanzania community projects

Posted on 28 February 2013

The Junior Lawyers Division has opened applications for its upcoming annual expedition to Tanzania, run in conjunction with the sustainable development charity Raleigh International.

JLD to hold glamorous ball and conference in May

Posted on 12 April 2011

The Junior Lawyers Division is holding a conference and ball on Saturday 7 May at the Law Society in London.

JLD to run free LPC event

Posted on 07 October 2011

The JLD is running a free one-day event for LPC students, designed to help them in their search for a training contract and to gain awareness of the issues they may face along the way.

JLD writes open letter to SRA about SQE concerns

Posted on 03 May 2019

Aspiring solicitors could be “exploited” under the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), warns the Junior Lawyer Division (JLD) in an open letter to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) published this week.

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Jody Tranter, BARBRI - SQE success with the right mindset

Posted on 17 September 2024

With the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the path to becoming a lawyer has undergone a significant transformation. Candidates across the UK are adjusting to this new assessment format, which differs from traditional academic exams. In this article, Jody Tranter, senior director of learning at BARBRI, explores how adopting the right mindset can help you navigate this new exam and route to becoming a lawyer with confidence and clarity.

Joe Cunningham - Breaking with tradition for a new career in legaltech

Posted on 11 August 2022

When I completed my LLB in 2020, I thought that it would either lead me to practise law as a solicitor or simply be better equipped in my well-established and ‘traditional’ career path within insurance.

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John Lewis, Morrisons, Cadburys, scallop wars: your commercial news round-up

Posted on 13 September 2018

Things aren’t looking so good for John Lewis at the moment, even if it has launched the most fantastic Queen-inspired advert for its new rebrand, as the retailer reports a profit slump of 99% for the first half of 2018.