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Calum Smith shares his journey into law and advice for aspiring barristers, as well as outlining how he manages his workload.

Hardwicke to become Gatehouse Chambers due to newly discovered slave links

Posted on 18 June 2021

A well-established set in Lincoln’s Inn, Hardwicke Chambers, is set to change its name to Gatehouse Chambers because the “history did not sit comfortably with our values”, said Brie Stevens-Hoare QC, joint head of chambers.

Hardship fund of £1 million created by solicitor charity

Posted on 24 April 2020

A £1 million hardship fund has been created by SBA The Solicitors’ Charity, formerly known as the Solicitors Benevolent Association, to support solicitors in financial difficulty and with accessible savings of less than £2,500, as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Hard work of students recognised at LawCareers.Net fifth annual Student Law Society Awards

Posted on 15 March 2019

On Thursday 14 March 2019, the annual LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards, sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright, brought together students, recruiters, partners and trainees with the LawCareers.Net team at Painters’ Hall in London.

Harbottle defends itself from Murdoch "mistake" claim

Posted on 26 July 2011

As lawyers become increasingly sucked into the phone-hacking scandal, law firm Harbottle & Lewis has been given permission to defend itself over Rupert Murdoch's claim that the firm made a "major mistake" in the legal advice it gave the corporation in 2007 in respect of an internal investigation into phone hacking.

Halo Code

Posted on 27 March 2023

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Half of senior appointees now women, claims Gowling

Posted on 13 August 2018

International law firm Gowling WLG has announced that women accounted for 50% of partner and director promotions within the firm over the past two years.

Half of British public don’t understand legal aid system

Posted on 08 September 2021

A survey by Bolt Burdon Kemp revealed that 46% of the British public did not understand the legal aid system or how they can get legal support and 51% said there were too many barriers to legal aid funding.

Hale is to be first female Supreme Court president

Posted on 24 July 2017

Baroness Hale is to become the first female president of the Supreme Court, taking over from Lord Neuberger in October this year. She will earn £225,000 a year as head of the court.

Hackney Law Centre reopens pro bono debt relief and form-filling clinics as volunteers step in

Posted on 17 November 2017

Hackney Law Centre has reopened its pro bono clinic for debt problems and help with claiming benefits thanks to volunteers from law firms Debevoise and Plimpton LLP and Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, supported by students from BPP Law School and staff at Hackney’s libraries service.

Hackney law centre launches form-filling service

Posted on 08 April 2013

The Hackney Community Law Centre has launched a new service, in conjunction with students and staff from BPP Law School, to help people fill out their disability living allowance and employment support allowance forms.

Phil Steventon - Habits to leave in the past for 2024

Posted on 22 January 2024

It’s 2024! Cue the ‘new year, new me’ vows, right? But maybe this is the year for ‘new year, less garbage from the last year’. Maybe 2023 was a rough year for you, or maybe it went great. Either way, there’s no doubt there are some habits we should leave in 2023.

Gurpreet Chaggar - How we won ‘Best social event’ at LawCareers.Net’s Student Law Society Awards 2023

Posted on 21 April 2023

I’m president of Aston Law Society, here's how we won ‘Best social event’ at the Student Law Society Awards.

Matthew Biggerstaff - Guilty until proven innocent – surviving the court of public opinion

Posted on 25 July 2023

One of the key foundational aspects of our judicial system is the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. However, over the course of our justice system being in place, has this statement ever actually been true? That question is what I'm looking to discuss today.

Guaranteed training contracts on offer for two exceptional students

Posted on 04 December 2014

The Law Society has announced the awards on offer as part of its Diversity Access Scheme, which this year includes two guaranteed training contracts.

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The growth of third-party litigation funding

Posted on 17 June 2014

What is litigation funding and is it a good thing?

GROW Mentoring

Posted on 27 March 2023

Group of firms to be assembled to provide free legal help to those affected by the London Bridge terrorist attack

Posted on 07 June 2017

Those bereaved and/or injured in the terrorist attack on London Bridge and Borough Market will receive free legal advice from a panel of law firms being put together by the Law Society, the pro bono charity LawWorks and the City of London Law Society.

Ground-breaking video podcast launches in partnership with The University of Law

Posted on 30 October 2023

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.