Today's rundown:
Afghan resettlement scheme urgently needed
Solicitors Qualifying Exam guidance
Law Society Awards
Afghan resettlement scheme urgently needed
Legal Cheek, Legal Futures and the Law Society of Scotland report on our joint call, with the Bar Council and the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales, to the UK government to assist in the evacuation of Afghans working in the justice system, particularly 250 female judges.
"We urge the UK government not to abandon these courageous defenders of the rule of law and – in liaison with its international allies – to offer evacuation and safety and asylum in the UK to those women judges, their families, and other members of the legal profession who are in serious danger."
Read our statement here.
Solicitors Qualifying Exam Guidance
The Gazette cites our guidance for firms ahead of the introduction of the solicitors qualifying exam (SQE) next month.
Under the SQE, candidates must complete two years Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) in order to qualify as a solicitor, as well as passing two sets of exams – SQE1 and SQE2.
Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said "QWE has the potential to be far more flexible than the current arrangements, with candidates able to undertake up to four placements with different firms to build the required two years' experience."
Read our press release here.
Law Society Awards
Bristol Business News reports that newly branded GL Law was shortlisted for the Law Society Award for excellence in practice promotion.
Also worth a read:
- Taliban seizes Afghanistan: Follow developments live – BBC
- UK to admit 20,000 Afghan refugees – BBC
- British troops may have to abandon rescue – Times (£)
- Dispute over disciplining judges in Poland – Guardian
- Chicken run out at Nandos – BBC