http://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012http://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/dwf_paralegal_inspired_by_leeds_legal_education_weekA paralegal at DWF has urged other law firms and their employees to get involved in building closer ties with the local education community following his participation in the Leeds Legal Education Week back in October (as reported in Leeds & Yorkshire Lawyer Issue 116 p.15).Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:19:03 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/2hHqEYHZHnUyPGJdTqhb-2bMA-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.ukhttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/over_600_children_inspired_as_volunteers_head_back_to_school_for_education_weekOver 150 volunteers from top Leeds law firms were joined by MP Rachel Reeves to take part in this year’s Leeds Legal Education Week to inspire the next generation of the City’s workforce.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:37:58 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/25yfnZuFW1Ee9DULxJNV81g-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.ukhttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/leeds_lawyers_head_back_into_the_classroom_for_education_week_2012Over 150 volunteers from 15 top law firms and organisations across Leeds are giving their time to support and participate in this year’s Leeds Legal Education Week.Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:05:46 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/2uh8aQRA6ZUmz7VfurTei-2bA-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.ukhttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/leeds_legal_launches_education_week_2012Following on from the success of last year, the region’s largest annual volunteering initiative for the legal sector, Education Week is set to return on the 15th – 19th October 2012.Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:29:00 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/2VL1HvQe0Z06bbJqwkswysQ-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.ukhttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/post_mexico_in_the_uk_week_updateLeeds Legal welcomed a delegation of Mexican lawyers to Leeds on Thursday 15th March, reinforcing the city’s status as the UK’s largest centre for legal services outside of London.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:22:48 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/22BcTO8LZX0qZ6-2fAkDnrnIA-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.ukhttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/leeds_legal_welcomes_mexican_lawyers_to_the_cityLeeds Legal are welcoming a delegation of Mexican lawyers to Leeds as part of a multi-sector business and academic mission, taking place in Leeds on 14th – 15th March, to promote trade and investment between Mexico and the UK.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:37:00 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/2I18ueqnAN0S5fGPsl9Mwsw-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.ukhttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/behind_the_business_with_leeds_legalAlan M. Baker, chairman of Leeds Legal, takes online publication Bdaily behind the business...Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:03:43 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/2GLlLUEPXJ0SR8hjlklmlDw-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.ukhttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/changes_to_employment_lawLouise Connacher, Leeds Legal Advocate and Director & Head of Employment at Lupton Fawcett, examines changes to employment law. She asks: radical shake-up or more of the same?Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:04:11 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/2Mj2AL-2fyAKUCAY9J6mbqV8A-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.ukhttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/leeds_lawyers_speak_out_legal_services_act_2011October 2011 brought into force the much awaited Legal Services Act, which opens the door for new methods of legal practice to develop.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:59:33 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/2IRwaAosQmkWFR67OTtIGAA-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.ukhttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/leeds_legal/press_releases/2012/leeds_lawyers_speak_out_employment_lawSince the new laws came into play on 1st October 2011 abolishing the default retirement age, it is believed that some employees are now being forced out on performance grounds instead and are in some cases being offered incentives to retire.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:51:09 GMThttp://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/2uiEQ-2f5L0xUKq8Yvsb5u4yA-3d-3djane.macgregor@leedslawsociety.org.uk