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Job Opportunity with Norfolk Community Law Service - Family Law Solicitor (Maternity Cover) 15h p/w
Published 16/10/2019
Norfolk Community Law Service is recruiting a Family Law Solicitor to provide legal advice and casework to clients of their Family Court Support, Domestic Abuse Advice and Free Legal Advice services. This post is to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months, ideally beginning the week of 27th January 2020.
ACAS publishes its response to consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace
Published 16/10/2019
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has published its response to a government consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace. It covers preventing sexual harassment in the workplace and third party harassment, volunteers and interns, tribunal time limits for Equality Act cases and recommendations for avoiding toxic workplace environments.
Law Society releases introductory guide to Law Tech
Published 16/10/2019
The Law Society has released an introductory guide to lawtech which will help solicitors and others delivering legal services to consider the merits of technology in their professional practice.
Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize event - with Centre for Women’s Justice
Published 16/10/2019 by Claire Gilbert
On Friday 8th November, the Centre for Women’s Justice are delighted to be hosting the Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize this year which, for the first time, will include a CWJ award for a woman, or group, who has used the law to hold the state to account for violence against women. Expect an inspiring evening with special guests, moving discussions, food and live music.
LSB event - Initial Findings on Legal Needs and Capability
Published 16/10/2019
The Legal Services Board will be talking about its initial high level findings from the largest ever legal needs survey in England & Wales on 29th October.
Social Change Conversation Toolkit by SRANE and Just Fair
Published 16/10/2019
JustFair and SRANE (Social Rights Alliance North East) have produced a toolkit for bringing people together to discuss social change. With a tagline "Talk.Act.Change." the toolkit offers an agenda and methodology for holding meetings on social issues and working towards change.
Advice & Tips on Email Management & Time Saving - by Law Care
Published 16/10/2019
Many of us struggle daily with an avalanche of emails. Law Care promotes good mental health and well being in the legal community, and has published its top 10 tips with advice on how to manage your email effectively and free up your time!
Job Opportunity with Notre Dame Refugee Centre - Centre Administrator
Published 16/10/2019
Location: London Salary: £19,1950 (FTE £23,994) Hours: 28 p/w Deadline: Sunday 27th October 2019
Job Opportunity with Notre Dame Refugee Centre - Director
Published 16/10/2019
Location: London Salary: £31,850 (FTE £39,813) Hours: 28 p/w Deadline: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Job Opportunity with Inquest - Senior Caseworker
Published 16/10/2019
Location: Finsbury Park Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 p/a pro rata Hours: 28 - 35 p/w Deadline: 1pm, Friday 25th October 2019
Job Opportunity with Medical Justice - Office and Finance Administrator
Published 16/10/2019
Location: Finsbury Park Salary: £23,000 pro rata Hours: 23 - 30 hours p/w Deadline: Monday 21st October 2019
Claimant Commitment Project - resources for claimants and advisers
Published 16/10/2019 by Claire Gilbert
The Public Law Project has recently launched the Claimant Commitment Project to help claimants and advisers reduce benefit sanctions imposed under Universal Credit.
Job Opportunity with Public Law Project - Research Assistant
Published 16/10/2019
Location: Central London (currently Kings Cross) Hours: Full time (35 hours a week). Requests for part-time working (min 25 hours) considered. Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro rata if part time) Closing Date for applications is 20th October 2019.
New legal advice clinic launching in Salford
Published 08/10/2019
Later this month, Salford University plans to launch a new legal advice clinic in which second and third year law students will offer advice on employment, housing and family matters. Supervision will come from the university's academic staff plus two local law firms.
Four new Litigant in Person Engagement Group Easy Read guides published
Published 08/10/2019
Easy Read makes complicated government information more accessible to disabled people living with learning barriers. The format of the guides is easy to understand because it uses simple, jargon free language, shorter sentences and supporting images, concentrating on the main points of a document so people can understand the key issues and make decisions if necessary.
EVENT: Celebrate Christmas with Carols at Temple Church
Published 08/10/2019
Get into the Christmas spirit and join two access to justice charities, Advocate and LawWorks, for Christmas carols and readings on Tuesday 17th December 2019, at Temple Church. This beautiful and historic venue will provide a special backdrop for the evening held in the heart of legal London a week before Christmas.
EVENT: LAA decisions - a culture of refusal and the normalisation of risk. How should legal aid lawyers respond?
Published 08/10/2019
Come along on Wednesday 9th October at 6pm to hear from speakers on the current issues and themes within legal aid and the LAA (Legal Aid Agency) and to explore ways of tackling the culture of refusal across all civil legal aid practice.
EVENT: Walk the Thames
Published 08/10/2019
Walk the Thames is an event for those who love choice! Walk or run either a marathon or half marathon to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust on Saturday 19th October. Walk with Lord Justice Gross or run with Lord Justice Haddon-Cave.
VACANCY: Full time Solicitor at Release
Published 08/10/2019
Release is the national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law. They are looking for a full time solicitor based in Aldgate, London. Salary: £28,875 - £33,799 p/a (based on PQE & experience) + pension contribution. Deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 16th October 2019.
VACANCY: Administrative Officer at the Access to Justice Foundation
Published 08/10/2019
The Access to Justice Foundation is looking for a full time Administrative Officer to join its friendly team in London. Salary between £26,000 and £28,000 p/a. Apply by 23:59, Sunday 20th October 2019
