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Judges' Association of Serbia

The Judges’ Association of Serbia is a professional, non-profit organisation working to establish an independent, impartial judiciary. The site includes a copy of the Judges' Association constitution (available in Serbian), news items and a number of publications covering topics such as strengthening the independence of judges and the appointment and professional integrity of judges. The site can be viewed in English and Serbian.

Rwanda Bar Association

Website of the Rwanda Bar Association (RBA), the body representing and regulating the legal profession in Rwanda. A list of members is given on the site which includes all practicing advocates and legal interns. Details of the governing council, secretariat and various committees of the RBA are also given along with a link to Rwandan legislation and case law provided on the Judiciary website.

East Africa Law Society

The East Africa Law Society is the regional bar association of East Africa and is comprised of all the national bars in the region including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Burundi ,South Sudan and Ethiopia. The website gives details of council members, news items and information on training and professional development offered to members.

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.

LawSites

Legal technology blog by American lawyer and journalist Bob Ambrogi, with guest posts from other writers. Established in 2002, it covers topics such as artificial intelligence, law firm management software, accounting software, technology competence in the legal profession, and legal tech company news. The blog site also includes podcasts and videos covering legal tech news and innovation, together with a directory of legal software by practice area and type.

WILNET – Women in International Law Network

WlLNET (Women in International Law Network) is a network founded by female researchers at the Manchester International Law Centre, University of Manchester.  Its aim is to promote the work of women in international law and provide a space for discussion.  It hosts networking events and produces online material including interviews with women about their careers in law, which you can access on its YouTube channel.  Membership is open to both female lawyers at any stage in their careers in international law and students.  It is also keen to engage with other organisations

Cayman Islands Law Courts

This website provides information on the history and structure of the Cayman Islands courts. There are profiles of the judges, information on the work of the various committees and professional directories of law firms, Justices of the Peace, licensed attorneys and Notaries Public. A link is given to Cayman Island law reports which are available via the vLex subscription database.

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: 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.

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