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Access to Justice Foundation

Website of the Access to Justice Foundation a national charity that raises funds for organisations that improve access to justice for the most vulnerable in society. Grants are provided to law centres, CABx, legal support trusts and other organisations providing social welfare legal advice and pro bono legal services. The site has details of fund raising events and guidance on organising an event and information on organisations that have received grants.

Refugee Law Initiative

Website of the Refugee Law Initiative (RLI) an academic centre at the School of Advanced Study, University of London “promoting interdisciplinary research, teaching and exchange on law, policy and practice in refugee and displacement contexts”. The website gives details of RLI events including the annual conference and information on RLI research projects and publications. Links are given to the Refugee Law Clinic which provides pro bono legal advice for refugee clients and to the RLI blog on refugee law and forced migration.

University of Oxford: Law Blogs

This site provides access to the various blogs hosted by the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford. The blogs cover subjects including border control, criminology, commercial and business law, human rights and family and medical law. Contributors include faculty members, students, specialists and authors from other institutions. Most of the blog posts can be searched by keyword, author or date.

Middle Temple Nano Trainings

Collection of short training videos by Middle Temple Library, a barristers’ library in London, UK. The videos give tips for searching particular law databases, guidance on aspects of legal research and introductions to popular topics such as artificial intelligence. The material is primary designed for members of the library, but others will also benefit.

University of Law Blog

The University of Law blog is aimed at law students and anyone interested in legal education or pursuing a career in law. Recent posts provide information on studying at the University of Law with city guides to places where the University has campuses. Other posts look at different types of law firms, finding legal internships, legal research skills and training contracts. There are also posts focusing on specific legal topics eg. public law, entertainment law and sports law.

University of Law Podcast

The University of Law podcast is aimed at law students and anyone considering a career in law. The podcast has interviews and discussions with lecturers, students, alumni and special guests covering a range of topics. Recent series have focused on becoming a barrister, becoming a solicitor, student life and conversations with alumni on progress in their career and advice they would give to current students.

LexisNexis: Research & Legal Analysis Blog

Research & Legal Analysis is one of the blogs hosted by LexisNexis. It is aimed at legal professionals and covers the latest legal developments with contributors specialising in arbitration, legal technology and family law. Recent articles look at arbitration statistics, the Cyber 2024 conference and the work of the Online Procedure Rule Committee. Posts date back to 2012 and can be searched by keyword or browsed by tags.

LexisNexis: Future of Law

Future of Law is one of the blogs hosted by LexisNexis. It is aimed at legal professionals and covers the latest industry developments, key market trends, recent technology changes and the business of law. Recent articles look at pioneering law firms, the role of freelance lawyers and AI for UK lawyers. Posts date back to 2012 and can be searched by keyword or browsed by tags.

LexisNexis: In-House

In-house is one of the blogs hosted by LexisNexis. It is aimed at in house lawyers covering the latest trends and best practice for in house legal teams. Recent articles look at using AI in legal settings, sustainability in legal teams and legal apprenticeships. Posts date back to 2013 and can be searched by keyword or browsed by tags.

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