The MOJ has today announced a number of Court closures and changes in South Yorkshire which it is consulting on . Rotherham Magistrates is to close and all work is to be transferred to Sheffield Doncaster County Court is to move in with Doncaster Magistrates Court The Tribunal Service will move in with Doncaster Crown Court You can respond to
Read moreWe are delighted to confirm that this years Law Society Ball will take place at The Crown Hotel Bawtry . This event is likely to sell out and you are encouraged to book tables asap . Tickets will be £40 + Vat and a guest speaker has been arranged who will be one of our Local Circuit Judges . Please
Read moreDoncaster Law Society will be hosting a lunch at the Atherton & Godfrey on 16th September 2015 at 12.00pm when all members / prospective members are invited to join with fellow members and take part in the plans for the next 12 months including election of officers and a full committee . Lunch is provided free for all attending An
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On 8th July members of Doncaster & District Law Society met to debate the future of the Society . This was occuring at a time when the need for a local law society had never been greater but with a background of some firms not engaging with the Society over recent times . During a very positive debate all options
Read moreSolicitors across the UK have this week gone on Strike over another Draconian 8.75% cut on legal aid rates which have already been slashed over the last 10 years and by a further 8.75% cut last year . This amounts to a 17.5% cut which is unsustainable for Solicitors to operate under . As a result Solicitors having tried to
Read moreThe Society is sorry to learn of the death of Brian Emmett Solicitor . Brian was a well regarded member of the Local Legal Profession until his retirement and older members will remember Brian operating from his offices at Thorne Road . The Society passes its condolences onto Brian’s Family . It is understood the service will be at Rosehill
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Notice is Hereby Given that the AGM of Doncaster Law Society will be held on Wednesday 8th July at 12.30pm at the Regent Hotel . Delegates can join fellow members and guests for lunch at the Regent which is complimentary . The Society has called this special AGM in order to determine whether there is to be a plan for
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Doncaster Law Society have launched the Annual Race Day event which this year takes place on 26th June at Doncaster Race Course . The popular event should see Lawyers , Accountants , Estate Agents and other Professionals and Clients coming together from across the County . The event includes Admission , RaceCard , a two Course meal , Private Bar
Read moreMr Justice Burnett today handed down judgement in the Judicial Review brought by the CLSA and the London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association . The challenge was won with the Court holding that the consultation was procedurally unfair due to the failure to consult on the Otterburn and KMPG Reports . The Judgement can be accessed here : the-queen-on-the-application-of-lccsa-clsa-v-the-lord-chancellor (1)
Read moreQS Jordans are seeking to fill the following positions Receptionist We are looking for a receptionist/Secretary to join our Team based at our Kiveton Park Branch Nr Sheffield We are seeking an outgoing Receptionist/Secretary for our Branch Office . You will be professional with good phone and interpersonal skills . A key part of your role will be meeting
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