⏰ Final call to register for our inaugural #Legal5k on 25 April with LGN Wellbeing Ltd - over 550 runners and 65+ firms and Chambers already signed up.

🏆 Our trophy is for the fastest runner - can you steal it away from team mascot Anthony Notaras?

➡️ mdcomms.co.uk/events/legal-5…

Only 25% of us feel comfortable talking about mental health in the workplace: bit.ly/deloitte-women…  

We think this needs to change.

Together we can encourage regular movement within workplaces as part of the solution 👉 join.redjanuary.com/workplace-well…

'Neurodivergent barristers advocate not only for clients but also for acceptance. They challenge stereotypes, proving that brilliance wears many faces.'

Brilliant 'day in the life' blog The Bar Council by barrister & Neurodiversity in Law trustee Adam Richardson.

➡️ barcouncil.org.uk/resource/ensur…

🌏 Exciting to see this landmark decision in a precedent-setting climate case, the first such ruling by an international court.

The ECHR CEDH ruled that Switzerland failed to comply with its duties on climate change under the European Convention on Human Rights.

If you care for an autistic child, it's important to recognise that you're not alone.

This is a great toolkit from Ambitious about Autism, which provides advice and guidance on managing the emotional needs of autistic children and young people.

Come and meet us in Milan! 🇮🇹

Partner & Head of Growth Julia Hepner and I will be attending the IBA Events #IBAFashion European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference on 22 - 23 April.

There are still spaces left if you get your skates on!

➡️ ibanet.org/conference-det…

⚖️We are delighted to reveal the shortlist for the LawWorks & Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2024⚖️

The awards are kindly supported by LexisNexisUK
🎉Our congratulations to everyone who was nominated🎉

lawworks.org.uk/about-us/news/…
#StudentProBonoAwards #WeDoProBono
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'2024 will be the first year that more than 10,000 people sit the SQE, as the LPC option falls away.'

Insightful Law Society Gazette article by Joanna Goodman on the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

lawgazette.co.uk/features/doubl…

'Jogging helps my busy brain calm down. Over the years, I’ve come to realise that running is an important part of my wellbeing toolkit.'

In her blog, Communications Director Donna Black explains how she uses running to help her feel her best.

➡️ mdcomms.co.uk/blogs/running-…

✨ We are delighted to support the first Pro Bono Recognition List for solicitors and barristers in England & Wales, celebrating those who have dedicated 25+ hours to pro bono work in the last year.

Find out more and enter your submissions ➡️ bit.ly/43RS2i0

Great to see this initiative by Eva Indruchova's WELLINLO at AIJA conference.

The 'Wellbeing of Lawyers First Aid Stand' aimed to raise awareness of wellbeing & mental health in the sector, a topic which is still taboo in many countries.

➡️ linkedin.com/posts/wellinlo…

'Families are routinely fobbed off by council social care departments, even though disabled children are entitled to an assessment of their social care needs.'

IPSEA's Catriona Moore introduces an article examining Law Commission's review of social care legislation.

“A team that’s invested in each other’s success will always stand out and get noticed, as will the individuals within it.”

In our book, How to PR a Law Firm, Mills & Reeve's Matt Skipper discusses how to balance promoting the firm as well as the individuals within it.

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🏃‍♀️ Our #Legal5k takes place in less than three weeks today. You can still sign up if you're quick!

📍 Regent's Park, 25 April

Pictured is our team mascot, keen runner and Head of Content Anthony Notaras displaying the trophy in all its glory.

➡️ mdcomms.co.uk/events/legal-5…

'A job is just a job - your life and the relationships you build are infinitely more precious.'

Brilliant article about dealing with stress featuring
LawCare Champion Sam Jardine Fieldfisher & Emma Danks Taylor Wessing LLP 🎗

#StressAwarenessMonth
law.com/international-…

Excellent piece by Catherine Baksi interviewing Just for Kids Law Co-founder Aika Stephenson:

'Detaining children is damaging, expensive and 'not rehabilitative', especially for the significant numbers with complex needs or learning disabilities.'

“The sudden rise of #AuDHD : what’s behind the rocketing rates of this diagnosis?” There’s nothing new about this co-morbidity. But now, adults, often late dx, talk openly online, so others recognise themselves. Now for social change to make life easier theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

We've seen widespread criticism of the SQE in recent weeks.

🎙️ In The Lawyer's latest #TheLawyerPodcast , Catrin Griffiths and Christian Smith discuss the trials and tribulations of this new exam.

thelawyer.com/the-lawyer-pod…

'The vast majority of the success in expanding your network or your profile has little to do with your legal capability.'

Read Partner & Head of Growth Julia Hepner's advice for international firms on promoting themselves and raising their profile.

➡️ mdcomms.co.uk/blogs/building…

We have a vacancy come up on the The Law Society subcommittee that I and lucky enough to chair - the Mental Health and Disability committee - do have a look and share the link. Happy to talk to anyone interested as well lawsociety.org.uk/about-us/our-g… #MHDC