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Calling in-house solicitors in the City! The SRA's updated guidance for in-house solicitors is the focus of the next CLLS/SRA Symposium at 4pm on 28th November 2024. Places are limited - find out more: https://t.co/n0Ur8dFVXw
Applications close at 10pm *tonight* for the fourth round of our Social Welfare Solicitors Qualification Fund #SWSQF, run by the #CLLS Training Committee in association with @BarbriSqe and @YLALawyers. Find out more and apply for funding here 👇 https://t.co/ecbR4G45TT
Following the launch of the new #CLLS Intellectual Property Law Committee, chair David Parrish - Partner in @CMS_law's top-ranked #IP team - spoke to @ManagingIP about the timeliness, ambitions, and scope of this new body. Read their discussion here 👇 https://t.co/GhPwoZvkHk
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⚖ District Judge pre-application seminars
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📅 Wednesday 6 and Thursday 14 November
🕔 5-6:15pm
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6 November https://t.co/7m8pMlddJG
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The #CLLS has today launched a new specialist committee focused on Intellectual Property Law, chaired by David Parrish of @CMS_law's top-ranked #IP team. Find out more, and read thoughts from David + CLLS Chair Colin Passmore, on our website 👇 https://t.co/G8q5pKMCzj
Congratulations to Liam Symonds, Associate in @Freshfields Dispute Resolution practice, who has been awarded the 2024 Wig & Pen Prize with @CLSC2 in recognition of his dedication to #probono legal work and commitment to supporting marginalised communities https://t.co/nckHYL3OSi
1/2 Our response to @sra_solicitors proposals to extend its fining powers has attracted widespread media coverage this week. Catch-up below on selected reporting on this important issue for our profession, including from @JoshuaRozenberg, @TheLawyermag, @Law360 & @legalcheek 👇
The #CLLS has today raised a wide range of concerns over @sra_solicitors's proposals to extend its fining powers, finding it in places to be "arbitrary, not fit for purpose, and inconsistent with its obligations in common law and statute". More details 👇https://t.co/MaLnNKTssg
The #CLLS has today raised a wide range of concerns over @sra_solicitors's proposals to extend its fining powers, finding it in places to be "arbitrary, not fit for purpose, and inconsistent with its obligations in common law and statute". More details 👇https://t.co/MaLnNKTssg
The Autumn 2024 edition of #CitySolicitor Magazine, The Inspiration Issue, is out today. It explores inspirational figures and the profound impact they can have on others, and on making the legal system more #equitable and #accessible to all. Enjoy! https://t.co/boeHlbMq5B
Along with our sister organisation, @CLSC2, the #CLLS regularly hosts a range of thought-provoking events. Some of these are exclusive to our members, others are open to all, and they touch on a broad range of legal themes. Find out more 👇 https://t.co/cFaaLs2lTW
The #CLLS is mobilising the legal community for assistance in finding new roles for trainee lawyers affected by the imminent closure of a US firm's London office. We are seeing a positive response but more is needed. More details available on our LinkedIn. https://t.co/frYQ9WMsES
@TheCLLS has set up its new Intellectual Property Law Committee. Applications from IP lawyers from CLLS member firms are welcome to join the committee. The closing date for responses is Friday 13th September.
https://t.co/6wBNSysf0m
The City of London Law Society & City of London Solicitors’ Company (@CLSC2) are pleased to launch the 2024 Wig & Pen Prize for pro bono legal work. The closing date for nominations is Friday 6 September 2024. More details on the #CLLS website! #probono https://t.co/PQgf17k3Iz
The #CLLS is pleased that the new Government has listened to the legal sector and reintroduced the #Arbitration Bill in today’s King’s Speech. This will help support more efficient dispute resolution, attract legal business, and promote UK economic growth https://t.co/1nQznFo1cR
Also in The Brief in this morning's @TimesLaw, our Chair Colin Passmore offers his thoughts on the first justice issue the new Government should address: the return of the Arbitration Bill, sorely needed to ensure London does not lose its place as a global centre for #arbitration
In The Brief from @Times Law: @MatrixChambers government double; win for @DuncanLewis solicitor at @LALYawards; & first African @IBAnews president, Sternford Moyo, dies. Sign up here for the latest legal news, comment & gossip: https://t.co/9p2yB31JaH
Our Chair Colin Passmore spoke to @Law360 just before the #GeneralElection2024 to set out some of the legal priorities the #CLLS wants to see addressed by the new government. Ahead of next week's State Opening of Parliament, catch up on his thoughts 👇 https://t.co/e2czhEPN7y