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Latest news and information for legal professionals in the Tyneside and Northumberland regions

Fixed Recoverable Costs Explained
October 27, 2023
Fixed Recoverable Costs Explained

Newcastle Law Society is hosting a seminar on October's Fixed Recoverable Costs reforms. Book now to reserve your place.

Newcastle Law Society seeks new Head of Office
August 31, 2023
Newcastle Law Society seeks new Head of Office

Due to the impending retirement of our longstanding Director of Operations, Kate Goodings, the Society is looking for a new Head of Office.

Returning to the Profession?
August 17, 2023
Returning to the Profession?

Newcastle Law Society has set up a mentoring scheme for returners to the profession. This is open to persons who are already qualified as Solicitors of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and who reside in or intend to work in the north-east of England. 

Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society Prizes
August 16, 2023
Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society Prizes

The Newcastle upon Tyne Law Society invites applications for the Newcastle Prize 2023 and the University of Northumbria MLaw Exempting Degree Prize 2023.

Simplifying AML Compliance: Introducing Amiqus
July 3, 2023
Simplifying AML Compliance: Introducing Amiqus

Newcastle Law Society is pleased to introduce Amiqus as our new sponsor and patron.

 

Newcastle and North East JLD
June 15, 2023
Newcastle and North East JLD

The Newcastle and North-East Junior Lawyers Division have a new Committee. See who they are and find out how to make contact with the group.

Area Visits
June 1, 2023
Area Visits

Our programme of Area Visits has started. Check our Events page for details of when we will be in your vicinity.

Retired Solicitors Association welcomes the new President
May 19, 2023
Retired Solicitors Association welcomes the new President

The Retired Solicitors'Association invites our new President Emma to speak at their lunchtime meeting on 7th June 2023.

Local Law Society forum on Climate Change
May 4, 2023
Local Law Society forum on Climate Change

Our Law Society Council Member, Allan Devine, attended the Local Law Societies Forum on Climate Change on 26 April 2023 and tells us more about the new climate change guidance published by the Law Society of England and Wales and concerns for solicitors.

AGM - New President for Newcastle Law Society
April 14, 2023
AGM - New President for Newcastle Law Society

Emma Heather was elected President at the AGM on 27th March 2023. The evening also marked our tribute to 100 years of Women in the Law.