Newsletters

August 2022
Proposed CLSB priorities for 2023; consultation on the 2023 practising fee; vacancy for lawyers on the Legal Services Board; consultation on changes to the Disciplinary Rules and Procedures; consultation on new regulatory arrangements for the Costs Lawyer Qualification; debunking myths about reaching out to LawCare
Spotlight on… the importance of keeping your knowledge up to date

June 2022
How Costs Lawyers can help reduce the cost of legal services; call for advisory panel members; CLSB change of address; London Legal Walk; new joint statement on counter-inclusive misconduct
Spotlight on… treating yourself with kindness

May 2022
Mental Health Awareness Week; Lessons from the latest CPD audit; Complying with government sanctions against Russia
Spotlight on… loneliness in law

March 2022
The number of Costs Lawyers; Help ACL Training shape a new Costs Lawyer Qualification; The Costs Lawyer Profession in 2021; Digital identify checks; Reminder to Accredited Costs Lawyers; Ensuring ongoing competence of legal professionals; Legal Choices
Spotlight on…. reducing complaints from clients

February 2022
CLSB performance assessed; Mark of Regulation & Mark of Accreditation; Costs Lawyers Competency Statement; Legal Ombudsman resources; Free prize draw winner; Empowering consumers
Spotlight on…. pro bono costs orders

December 2021
Ongoing competence; 2021 diversity survey; practising certificate renewals; new Supervision Policy
Spotlight on… professionalism in costs advocacy

November 2021
Pro Bono Week; new guidance notes on pro bono work and vulnerable consumers
Spotlight on… the benefits of pro bono work

October 2021
Practising certificate renewals; new CPD Rules; consultation on Competency Statement for Costs Lawyers; lessons from the 2021 audit of complaints procedures; NCSC’s early warning for cyber attacks service; follow us on Linkedin
Spotlight on… innovation in legal services