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An oral agreement among shareholders regarding the transfer of shares on death is capable of being valid and binding, the England and Wales High Court has ruled. Read more: https://bit.ly/49dJdBX #STEPCPD #Wills

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Lewis Power KC comments on the laws surrounding revenge porn, both offline and online, in The Independent. Follow the link below to read Lewis' comments in full. #CriminalLaw #RevengePorn

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Weekly take: Why lawyers must give themselves a break https://lnkd.in/efTzHAsq Penelope Aspinall, mental health consultant at wellbeing charity Jonathan's Voice, explains the importance of taking time out of work #ipcareers #mentalhealth #wellbeing #ipstrategy

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As the busiest shopping month of the year is now upon us, we take a look at stress in the workplace and rights for retail workers. Jessica Rowson writes: https://lnkd.in/eTnyityp #OakwoodSolicitors #PsychiatricInjury

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This and many more will be shared to our platforms to teach us all about the realities of the profession, so we are more mindful of our actions and reactions as future professionals and professionals, and hopefully not repeat the mistakes of past or other current professionals

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How do you qualify as a solicitor? Use LCN's Solicitor career path page, which outlines the pathway to qualification: https://ow.ly/BZbu50STJnY #trainingcontract #SQE #lawyers

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What's the difference between a paralegal and a solicitor? Describe in comment section

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The CILEX Lawyer Scholarship, provided by the CILEX Foundation charity, allows talented students to focus on their studies and develop their careers, without the worry of how they will fund their legal education. We are delighted to be able to offer funding again in 2024. Our application portal opens on 29th April, but you can find our more about our awards, including assessment and eligibility criteria here: https://lnkd.in/e6KJwe-t CILEX #scholarship #bursary #lawstudents #paralegal #legaleducation #CILEXLawyers #charity #legalcharity

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𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺 (𝗦𝗤𝗘) : 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗨𝗞 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿?  The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is the new route to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales. Here’s what you need to know about this crucial exam: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗤𝗘? The SQE is a two-part assessment introduced to ensure all aspiring solicitors meet consistent, high standards. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗤𝗘: SQE1: Focuses on functioning legal knowledge (FLK). It is a multiple-choice exam (FLK 1 AND 2) conducted over two days and covering subjects like Business Law, Dispute Resolution, Contract etc. SQE2: Assesses practical legal skills through tasks like client interviewing, advocacy, case and matter analysis, legal research, and drafting. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲: Preparation is key to success in the SQE. 𝗦𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀: Know the complete syllabus and be up to date with it. The SRA publishes the syllabus for SQE 1 & 2. These are mentioned on the SRA’s SQE website under Assessment Information 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿: Choosing the right course provider is crucial. Since there is no standard structure, the variety of SQE course providers means candidates must choose wisely. 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀: Mock Exam help simulate the real exam experience to build confidence and identify areas for improvement. Try out our Sample SQE Questions. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Tailored advice and strategies from experienced tutors to help you excel. Book a call with one of our SQE-qualified Solicitors. Embark on your journey to becoming a solicitor with confidence. Stay tuned for more tips and insights on how to ace the SQE! #SQE #LawCareer #LegalEducation #Solicitor #ExamPrep #SQEMockExams #LegalGuidance #FutureSolicitors #SQE #KeyDates #ExamPrep #LegalEducation #FutureSolicitors #SQE1 #SQE2 #SolicitorsQualifyingExam #LawCareers #LegalProfession #StudyTips #LawStudents #LawSchool #SolicitorsJourney #ExamStrategy #LawExams #LegalQualifications #SQEPreparation

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Recruiters sift through 1000s of applications for 1 solicitor apprenticeship vacancy. This is how you stand out. Join us for our LAST online event, "The Application Process Deep-Dive," to wrap up our summer series, "The Insider Guide: Solicitor Apprenticeships". We've covered everything from finances to social life, and we hope we've helped you make an informed decision on the solicitor apprenticeship route to qualification 🚀 ⚖ This is your chance to gain top tips and tailored advice first-hand from solicitor apprentices who have successfully navigated through the rigorous application process themselves, and learn how to make your application stand out. 📋 What We'll Cover: Application Forms: Learn how to craft a standout application form, and how to structure and approach common application form questions like “Why law?”, “Why a solicitor apprenticeship?” and “Why this firm?” ✍ Tests: Advice on tackling these challenging tests such as psychometric, numerical reasoning, job simulation, and the dreaded Watson Glaser test 👩‍💻 Interviews: Tips to ace your interviews with confidence. We’ll be covering the different types of interviews you may face such as video, pre-recorded, and in-person interviews. If you’d like a head-start, check out our Interview Question Bank specifically designed for aspiring solicitor apprentices: linktr.ee/mylaunchpad 👨‍⚖️ Assessment Centres: Strategies to impress during assessment centres which you can’t typically prepare for 🤺 Q&A session: In usual mylaunchpad style, we’ll have a Q&A session to get your questions answered live! 👋 📅 Date: Friday, 30 August 🕜 Time: 18:30 🔗 Sign Up Here: https://lnkd.in/espkqANF Don't miss this chance to prepare and succeed in your apprenticeship journey. Sign up today and take the next step towards your future career! 👩‍🚀 ✨ #LegalCareers #SolicitorApprenticeships #CareerDevelopment #Masterclass #ApplicationTips #ProfessionalGrowth

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👨‍👩‍👧❌ The legal process is "putting undue strain" on those trapped in Family Court proceedings. That's according to our family law solicitor Amy Harris, who has commented on the Ministry of Justice's latest report on activity in the family courts of England and Wales from January to March 2024. “Any decrease in the time it takes for families to see disputes resolved is to be welcomed", says Amy. "However, it remains that the family court's backlog is unacceptably high and stems back to long-term funding cuts to early-stage support and legal aid. With courts often empty due to a lack of resource, the legal process is putting undue strain on those trapped in proceedings — particularly children, who may be temporarily separated from their parents or living through the experience of relationship breakdown. While we hope that these figures represent a turning point on wait times, significant improvements are unlikely until the appropriate funding is restored to support litigation processes. Alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration and mediation will continue to be incredibly useful tools. However, in many cases — such as children proceedings where there are welfare concerns or domestic abuse — there remains a role for the court to determine complex disputes." ✨ Our award-winning family law team contains experts in arbitration, mediation and collaborative law. We help people to find the best route to resolution for any family law issue. ➡ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e6BQm5mk

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📝 Claimants in professional negligence cases may wish to join forces under a single Claim Form to limit initial court fees and spread the risks and costs of the litigation between themselves. 👥 There are various ways to bring multi-party proceedings under the CPR, including representative proceedings under r.19.8 and Group Litigation Orders under r.19.21. Further, per r.19.1, “any number of claimants or defendants may be joined as parties to a claim” and, per r.7.3, “a claimant may use a single claim form to start all claims which can be conveniently disposed of in the same proceedings.” These rules are often used to justify multi-party Claim Forms. 👨‍⚖️ The previous leading case on this was Abbott v Ministry of Defence [2023] EWHC 1475 (KB) where it was held that “if there are likely to be common issues of sufficient significance that their determination would constitute real progress towards the final determination of each claim”, then a Court could conclude that a single set of proceedings would be sufficiently convenient. Like London buses, two cases discussing such claims have come along in quick succession... 1️⃣ Morris v Williams & Co Solicitors [2024] EWCA Civ 376; and 2️⃣ Niprose Investments Ltd & Ors v Vincents Solicitors Ltd [2024] EWHC 801 (Ch) Read Philip Marriott's latest article here: https://lnkd.in/eVEcFXkK #professionalliability #professionalnegligence #grouplitigation #multiparty #CPR

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Family Law Week has published a case summary by pupil barrister Mahnoor J.: Standish v Standish [2024] EWCA Civ 567 The Court of Appeal determined cross-appeals, which concerned the determination of (i) whether property is matrimonial and how it might become ‘matrimonialised’ and (ii) how to apply the sharing principle to matrimonialised property. Read the entire case summary below: https://lnkd.in/ejDydRcF #FamilyLawWeek #FourBrickCourt

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Can I use secretly recorded conversations or telephone calls as evidence in family proceedings? Stephanie Buckeridge answers the most frequently asked questions regarding using recordings in family law: https://lnkd.in/e3W3v7Ut #GardnerLeader #FamilyLaw #Children #Family #LawFirm

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