After 8 years creating, nurturing and running this account for @LexisNexisUK it is time for me (Tom Laidlaw) to hand over the reins and move on to pastures new. Keep an eye out for an announcement soon. Hope you have found this account useful, informative and fun.
Today is the entry deadline for the LexisNexis Legal Awards. Thank you for all of the fantastic entries we have received. Our judges will be reading them next month and we will announce the shortlist in January. Contact us if you have any Qs https://t.co/XM5OvptuzV #LLA2019
Really pleased to be supporting this event on behalf of @LexisNexisUK - continuing our support for organisations seeking to improve the CJS and addressing the causes of miscarriages of justice
In the space of 5 years, spending on legal aid has shrunk by more than £1bn in the UK. In the wake of these cuts, crowdfunding has grown increasingly popular. Read our latest article on why crowdfunding is potentially problematic. https://t.co/RJz9IZ401q
@StrathLawClinic Congratulations on reaching this milestone. As a judge for the @attorneygeneral@Law_Works Student Pro Bono Awards for many years, I was always impressed by the commitment of students and staff to pro bono
We know there are so many brilliant aspiring #legalaid lawyers across the country - they just need the opportunity to get into law and qualify, which is why the Justice First Fellowship scheme by @The_LEF is so vital.
Are you a school student with a question for a Supreme Court Justice, or a teacher whose students would benefit from a live video chat with a UKSC Judge? Apply to take part in our free ‘Ask A Justice’ programme. Applications close on 30 November! https://t.co/Vwu0Okx8LC
@Denis_Fogarty@AdamWagner1@ukhumanrightsb Do go and ask your Law Librarian as well. They can help you navigate databases, better understand case law and show you how to develop your own research skills
Applications are now OPEN for AS First! AS First offers unique legal work experience, events and coaching for first year aspiring solicitors who are BAME, from low socio economic groups, LGBT+ or have a disability or long term health condition! Apply now - https://t.co/MIW3Z2sCNO
In the UK, one of the primary challenges to the Rule of Law is the gap that exists when it comes to access to justice. There remains a huge number of people for whom access to our legal systems is simply out of reach. Read our article in @TheLawyermag https://t.co/aYfqmnIC7z
Great talk earlier by Dr Dennis Eady on how forensic scientists can help overturn miscarriages of justice.
If any forensic scientists are interested in helping with our work, please get in touch!
The Supreme Court’s 2019 ‘Ask a Justice’ programme has launched. This is a unique opportunity for school students to have a live video Q&A session with a Justice. Here's a photo of Lady Hale chatting with students from Wales last year. Find out more at: https://t.co/Vwu0Okx8LC
Calling all university law students! Don't forget that the deadline to apply to take part in the Supreme Court Moot Programme 2019 is less than one week away (31 Oct). Find out how you can have your moot final judged by a Supreme Court Justice here: https://t.co/i0jhntgFfz