Shelter animals teach students essential skills for success As many of us work from home, we have spent more time with our pets than ever before. We asked our professional colleagues to submit photos of their companions working from home to create motivation, laughter and inspiration for the coming year. If you`re looking for a last-minute filler, then this first book by Justice Nigel Lithman QC is the funniest version of the criminal justice system I`ve read! Obviously, there is an important message underneath, but the spirit and humanity of his narration make it a very enjoyable read. #legal #criminaljustice #law #justice Archie needs your voice! Please support him in his attempt to be Mr. November in the Law Paws 2023 calendar in support of Save the Children International. Despite the recent agreement between the Criminal Bar and the government, Archie is still expecting more chicken. Vote on Twitter today: lnkd.in/eyRB_wFu #law #accesstojustice #dogs #legalmarketing Richard Bentwood Sean Jones QC Visit us TODAY (Friday) @12pm lunch, learn AND CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES with me and networking lover Will Kintish Here`s the “agenda” Online vs physical network – what`s the difference? Let`s connect the dots. How can we ensure that we are so effective since the lockdown? Come share your thoughts with us and ask us what you want. Prepare an answer to this question. “Who would you like to introduce?” or ask “Who do you know?” and No Clubhouse yet? DM I and I will send you an invitation and make it easy for you. Networking is all about kindness and sharing. This room is the caring sharing room! Who knows? You could win over your next client by giving helpful tips or asking the right question. #networking #legalmarketing #smallbusiness Why are criminal lawyers on strike this week? I`m not used to doing politics on social media, but this time I can`t let it pass.
Having lived (in marital bliss) with a criminal lawyer for 20+ years, I can assure you that: 1) I have never met a criminal lawyer who is a “big cat” 2) They are not striking for their individual wealth, but to save our broken criminal justice system. Everyone has the right to justice. It is the backbone of a human society. However, 60,000 criminal cases are now awaiting trial in the Crown Court. The average time it takes to close a case is now 708 days. For almost 2 years, victims, witnesses and accused have had to put their lives on hold. Cases of rape and sexual assault are among the longest waiting. Last week, my husband defended an attempted murder. The trial had waited 5 years to be heard.
The wait took a toll on the victim`s mental health. This cannot be acceptable. Why is this happening? Simply put, this is due to years of cuts to legal aid. Wages and salaries have not increased in 20 years, representing a 28 per cent decline in real incomes. As a result, criminal lawyers have little choice and leave the profession. In the last 5 years, a quarter of them have left. Some cases are no longer financially viable. Lawyers are self-employed and, after factoring into clerks` fees, expenses and other independent costs, the rate may be lower than minimum wage. At the lower end of the scale, the Bar Council estimated in 2019/2020 that a criminal justice lawyer earned less than £13,000 in the first two years of practice. And don`t let me start with what it will do for diversity or wellness at the bar.
I know we all work hard, but they work really hard. Ridiculously late at night and weekends is the norm. The importance of work-life balance doesn`t seem to apply to them. It`s not just the hours, but also the pressure of work. A difficult test consumes every thought. Because the future of their clients, victims and society depends on their good work. Where does that leave us? I have always been proud to live in the UK, where everyone had access to free health and justice services. I know the money is tight right now, but the state of the criminal bar can no longer be ignored. The system is at its limits. Without investment, it will be a completely different story in 5-10 years. THANK PHOTO: The photo shows Mr. B (Richard Bentwood) standing next to Lady Justice during strikes 8 years ago and appearing in 3 national newspapers this week.
Hopefully they get new photos this time. #accesstojustice #law #criminaljustice LinkedIn Audio Live is finally in beta and it`s worth checking it out. Hopefully, it picks up where Clubhouse left off and inspires more legal and other professionals to join the world of social audio. And how fitting it is to talk about #collaboration and #community Robert Hanna #socialaudio #legalmarketing #community One more week, until. One. The launch of The Legal 500 (Legalease) UK b. The #humblebrag launch of #BillableHour 5 #legal500 Sean Jones QC Save the Children UK 29th September 2021 Each year at our adoption center in New York City, we find a home for over 10,000 pets and facilitate over 50,000 adoptions across the country in collaboration with our network of over 2,000 shelter partners. Get ready for a successful 2022 with our charity calendar `Pets of the Scottish Legal Sector` in partnership with the Lawscot Foundation I love this campaign.