Wednesday 25 November 2015

LEGAL AID CONTRACTS PROVOKE OUTRAGE...



According to News from the Law Society Gazette, 'the announcement that criminal defence firms that have secured new legal aid contracts will 'be invited' to help the Legal Aid Agency resist challenges from unsuccessful bidders has provoked outrage across the profession'.


Saturday 21 November 2015

YOU CAN DO IT...

 


Are you in the Legal Profession but unhappy with the job you are in?

There are many more jobs you can apply for...

Check out JR Legal's Website - Medical Negligence, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Conveyance, Property Law, Personal Injury or Family Law.....

Monday 16 November 2015

SMALL FIRMS AND LEGAL SERVICES...





'Small firms will continue to provide the back-bone of legal services – 'but they may look different in the future', said the Law Society president Jonathan Smithers', according to News from the Law Society Gazette .

Thursday 12 November 2015

SMALLER FIRMS STRUGGLING TO STAY IN THE MARKET...


 
 
According to News from the Law Society Gazette -
'New Criteria adopted by mortgage lenders to control the membership of their conveyancing panels have piled further pressure on smaller firms struggling to stay in the market'

Tuesday 3 November 2015

A JOB IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION AS A CONVEYANCER...




With the property boom conveyancers are in great demand.

Some of the duties of a conveyancer include, advising clients on the buying and selling process, researching the property being bought, conducting 'searches' through local authorities on any plans that may affect the property in the future, drafting contracts for the sale of the property, liaising with mortgage lenders, estate agents and solicitors, paying tax i.e. stamp duty, preparing leases and transfer of documents, keeping records of payments and checking all contracts are signed and exchanged at the right time.

It is an ideal job for someone who likes to work with people.