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Legal Industry Updates

March 7, 2024

Custodial sentences for climbing memorial statues: a step in the wrong direction

Sofia S. Gagliardi examines in her article the British government's bill to sanction the desecration of war memorials, following the events during the pro-Palestinian demonstration in London in November.
February 28, 2024

How could someone ever defend them?

Sofia S. Gagliardi explores in her article the new rule The Cab Rank Rule (the Rule), incorporated after the Just Stop Oil event. The rule demands that a barrister accept instructions on a case if they are available, regardless of their personal beliefs.
January 30, 2024

No Justice Without Lawyers—The Myth of an Inquisitorial Solution

Olga Kyriakoudi analyses in her article the efficacy of conditional fee agreements, alternative dispute resolution, and litigants in person. The article considers both practical and theoretical implications, acknowledging the impact of reduced civil legal aid, and proposes reforms to enhance accessibility to justice.
December 17, 2023

Navigating Personal Injury Litigation: Training, Risk Mitigation, and Ethical Considerations

In her article, Olga Kyriakoudi explores the complex legal landscape of the personal injury litigation industry and the importance of training programs to minimise the challenges.
August 31, 2023

A New Legal Support Scheme Launches for Tenants and Homeowners           

Demi Akande examines in her article the New Legal Support Scheme launched for Tenants and Homeowners in the UK. The scheme affords people to obtain legal advice and representation when they are at risk of losing their home, regardless of their financial situation.
August 30, 2023

An innovative digital mentoring scheme to enhance Black individuals’ representation in law

Laetitia Ponde Nkot in her article explores the new digital mentoring scheme recently introduced by The Stephen James Partnership to amplify Black individuals' representation in law.