- It’s a Lottery: new report on the quality of legal representation in the youth justice system - The Law Society library services - Having challenging conversations – Top 5 tips - Private Client Conference: Drafting Masterclass - Family Law Conference 2023 - Dates for the diary
- July Messenger - MLS Court Reports Journal Issue 11 - For the rental community, there are answers, but they don’t fit the questions
Last week, the Youth Justice Legal Centre in partnership with the Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research (ICPR) at Birkbeck published a briefing and research on the quality of legal representation for children in the criminal justice system.
The findings highlight the need for clear guidance around training requirements to ensure children are adequately represented. The briefing also sets out five key recommendations without being un-necessarily onerous for practitioners working in a challenging sector.
The Law Society library is free to use for members. Our opening hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Fridays. We have practitioner textbooks, journals and law reports on the shelves, and access to Westlaw, Lexis, vLex and PIO in the library. See our website for details of our services.
Members who can't come in person, can still get help – we offer 30 minutes free research time by a librarian on any new enquiry. Send email enquiries to library@lawsociety.org.uk or phone 0207 3205946.
We also have a document delivery service – Lawdocs - and can email copies of precedents, case judgements, commentary, or legislative material to you. You pay-as-you-go with credit or debit card. Details of the service can be found here.
Date: 20 July 2023 Time: 13:00 to 13:45 Location:Online via Teams Cost to attend:Free but you must book your place
A challenging conversation at work is never too far away!
In this webinar, Mike Ode from Potential Unearthed will show you how you can approach this type of conversation with more confidence. He will help you to understand why people ‘kick off’, as well as providing you with a simple structure that you can follow during your chat.
A great virtual learning session packed full of practical tools.
Here’s a flavour of what we cover:
Why do we perceive some conversations as difficult? Maybe it’s time to shift your mindset?
“I am calm” – Understanding the Adult, Parent, Child model
The Exploder v Silent Unresponsive – Learning about different reactions and how to manage each one
“I’m the Victim” “No, I’m the Victim” – Understanding the Drama Triangle
It’s all about the preparation – 6 questions you need to ask yourself
Meet it Head On – Our 7 Steps for structuring your conversation
Date: 4 October 2023 Time: 09:30-15:30 Location:Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ Cost to attend: MLS Members £95.00 + VAT (£114.00)
Non-members £120.00 + VAT (£144.00)
We are delighted to announce the MLS Private Client Conference will take place on 4th October 2023 and take the form of a drafting masterclass.
The interactive sessions will give practical tips on how to improve your drafting of wills, trusts, Court of Protection applications and Deeds of Variation and s144 appointments. A great refresher for the more experienced and a brilliant guide for those early in their careers.
The day will round off with a session looking at Imposter Syndrome with QCH Therapist and Coach Sally Heady. Sally will cover what Imposter Syndrome is, how to spot it and what you can do about it.
The masterclasses will be delivered by:
Trusts:Steven Appleton, Brabners
Court of Protection applications:Beverley Beale, Principal Associate, Weightmans LLP
Wills:Rebecca Clarke, Clarke Willmott and Nicola Walker, Private Client Solicitors
Deeds of Variation and s144 appointments: Paul Davies, Clarke Willmott
Date: 18 October 2023 Time: 09:00-17:00 Location:Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ Cost to attend:
Full day MLS Member £120.00 + VAT (£144.00)
Full day Non-member £160.00 + VAT (£192.00)
Half day MLS Member £75.00 + VAT (£90.00)
Half day Non-member £100.00 + VAT (£120.00)
The MLS Family Law Conference returns on 18th October for a jam-packed day of updates and explorations.
The morning will focus on the Children side of Family Law with the afternoon focusing on finance and divorce. Delegates can attend the full day or opt to attend either the morning or afternoon, both including a networking lunch where you can catch up with your colleagues in the sector.
Topics covered at the conference include:
Parental Alienation Dr Gemma Parker, Clinical Psychologist, Director of Altogether Human CIC
Domestic Abuse – where are we now? Shaun Spencer KC, St John’s Buildings Chambers
Grandparent Applications Jack Harrison and Claire Athis Schofield, Deans Court Chambers
Tracing Crypto Currencies in Divorce Proceedings Rob Moore, Security Consultant at Grant Thornton
The Court’s view on Expert Evidence Andrew Wastall and David McCormick of Exchange Chambers
Debate: Is an expert’s report worth the paper it is written on? Chair: Sam Hillis KC Debaters: Charles Eastwood and Abigail Bennett
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’10 questions to ask conveyancing technology providers’ will help you to make strategic choices for your priorities by demonstrating how to identify the right features, characteristics, added-value services and supplier for your legal business’ digital evolution.
