The results for the Jan SQE1 assessments have been reissued by SQE assessment organisation Kaplan to correct an error. We're really disappointed and apologise to those affected. Our immediate priority has been putting the error right as swiftly as possible bit.ly/3Jm9CBc

Paralegals play a crucial role within the legal sector and across commerce, industry & the public sector through the provision of legal services. nationalparalegals.co.uk

📝 Applications are now open for this year's Bar Placement Scheme taking place Tuesday 2 July - Friday 5 July. This year we have opened applications to first year undergraduate students. Apply by Friday 3 May: barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-bar… #futurebarristers

🚨 “Pay and conditions to work in the system are unattractive and court staff are undermanned and under pressure.” President Nick Emmerson speaks to LawCareers.Net about the crisis in the #CriminalJusticeSystem, as delays in Crown court cases rise. ow.ly/aaHu50Rgq2E

Congratulations to our very own Carla Jones on her ten year anniversary at MLS! Here's to the next ten!

Great to welcome Marcin Durlak of IMD Solicitors LLP to his first Manchester Law Society Council Meeting today. Welcome aboard - we are really looking forward to working with you!

⏰ Closing soon! More than 34,500 in-house solicitors are working in more than 6,000 organisations across England and Wales in a range of industries and public bodies. If you have feedback on our recent draft guidance, let us know before Friday 19 April sra.org.uk/home/hot-topic…

We tell the Law Society Gazette that we will be engaging closely with the SRA “to understand what steps are being taken to ensure any future changes are managed more successfully,” after candidates who sat the SQE1 were told of a marking error. ow.ly/tn9P50Rh70o

We see a lot of frequently occurring questions around anti-money laundering. From high-level queries about what legal services fall within the scope of money laundering, to drilling down into how far to go with client due diligence. bit.ly/3Q589Dl

🤔 Interest rates and the client account The Base Rate remains high. At our last #colpcofa, we were asked about the amount of interest being earned on monies held in the client account and agreements with clients. Find out what our code of conduct says: bit.ly/3JFySmp

All solicitors without a practising certificate have to apply to remain each year if they wish to stay on the roll. The application window is now open and closes on 28 May. Find out more about what staying on the roll means and how to apply here sra.org.uk/roll

Join us for the Manchester Law Society It’s not the Euro Charity 5 -A- Side Football Tournament ⚽ 🔥 Only 3 spaces left! 🔥 Don’t miss out—book your spot now manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/event/2024/7/1…

Mark your calendars!🗓️The MLS Regulatory Conference is back on 26 June 2024. Feedback form our last Conference “Very informative conference with lots to take back and act on” “A really useful event!” “Excellent speakers and content”. For more information manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/event/2024/6/2…

The July Messenger is now read all the latest here legalrss.co.uk/themessenger/j…

Are you ready to celebrate Manchester Pride in style? 🌈 Join us for our 3rd annual Manchester Pride Brunch at the Midland Hotel. Enjoy are exclusive viewing of the parade #Manchesterpride #Pride2024 #Pridebrunch manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/event/2024/8/2…

Last Friday saw the inaugural MLS Charity 5-a-side tournament, It’s not the Euros, take place in aid of We Love MCR Charity. Read more about it here manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/2024/07/15/its…

Why not join us to celebrate Manchester Pride with a brunch, mimosas, and a DJ to keep the party going. Enjoy an exclusive view of the parade. Don't miss out on the fun! Book here manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/event/2024/8/2…

The NBPBA, the Northern Circuit and Advocate invite you to attend A reception for the launch of the Manchester Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme (“M-CLIPS”) For more information: manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/2024/09/02/m-c…