LSB concerned that practising fees are not falling
The Legal Services Board has expressed concern that the cost of practising as a solicitor remains the same even though the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s budget continues to fall.
Practising certificate renewals start 1 October 2015
Practising certificate renewal will run from 1 to 31 October this year, the SRA have confirmed.
Ombudsman hires barrister for ‘strong leadership’ (LSG)
Nick Hawkins, a barrister, former chief Crown prosecutor and Royal Navy lawyer, was today named as the next chief executive of the Office of the Legal Ombudsman.