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The professional title ‘CILEX Chartered Paralegal’ has received the royal seal of approval—but not the congratulations of Chancery Lane.

Winners of the 2025 LawWorks and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards were announced at a ceremony held in the House of Lords on 23 April, in an event sponsored by LexisNexis UK.

Now is the time to take a proactive approach to barristers’ wellbeing, rather than waiting for things to go wrong: Barbara Mills KC sets out the case for better support

Barbara Mills KC, chair of the Bar Council, sets out her plans to pilot reflective practice—an approach used successfully by doctors, social workers and other stress-ridden professionals—at the Bar, in this week’s NLJ.

The Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has introduced a ‘costs paralegal’ title to encourage newcomers to pursue a career in costs.

Patrick Allen, senior partner at Hodge Jones & Allen (HJA), will retire this year after 48 years at the forefront of social justice law.

The search for the next Supreme Court Deputy President and Justice has begun, with a 25 April deadline for applications.

Next month, the Judicial Appointments Commission will open applications for 25 district judge positions across the Midlands, North East, Northern, South West and Wales Regions.

As he takes the reins at the Association of Costs Lawyers, new chair David Bailey-Vella reflects on imposter syndrome, breaking down barriers & surprisingly unrelaxing hobbies

Entries are now open for the National Paralegal Awards, hosted by CILEX, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.

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Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

NLJ this week: Time for judges to break their silence?

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims

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Career focus

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa