20 years of Diversity Access Scheme
Today’s Family Lawyer covers the 20-year anniversary of our Diversity Access Scheme (DAS).
“I am delighted to mark the start of our celebrations of two decades since the Diversity Access Scheme began,” said Law Society president Nick Emmerson.
“We have had the pleasure of supporting aspiring solicitors into their chosen field and we have watched our alumni with great interest as they embark on their careers.
Human rights violations in Turkey
Gazette covers our concerns about the violation of human rights in Turkey.
Law Society vice president Richard Atkinson said: “There is a worrying pattern of human rights violations in Turkey. Our findings conclude that the treatment of lawyers in Turkey demonstrates a blatant disregard for international norms.
“By prohibiting lawyers from fulfilling their professional duties, the Turkish government seeks to dismantle the rule of law and access to justice.”
Video witnessing of wills
Today’s Wills and Probate reports on video witnessing of wills.
Law Society president Nick Emmerson said: “Video witnessing when making a will, obtaining probate or administering an estate, introduces a further level of risk which solicitors need to assess and manage.”
AI guidance
Our guidance on AI is mentioned in an article about the Law Society of Ireland’s release of their own subject guide, reports Gazette Ireland.
Also worth a read:
- No stamp duty cuts in budget – iNews
- Rwanda asylum scheme could cost UK £580m – FT (£)
- Wales warns Jeremy Hunt’s budget could force redraw of its own – Guardian
- Post Office Scandal: Inquiry chair rejects KC’s ‘second opinion’ – Legal Futures
- Former solicitor fights contempt committal order in Court of Appeal – Gazette