Professional organisations

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

Website of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, which hears cases involving breaches of the rules of professional conduct by solicitors in England and Wales. The site describes the functions and powers of the Tribunal and provides annual reports, practice directions, procedural forms and guidance, cause lists and a database of tribunal decisions.

American College of Trial Lawyers

Website of the American College of Trial Lawyers a membership organisation of trial lawyers in the United States and Canada "dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, the administration of justice and the ethics of the profession." The site gives details of committees and their chairs, information about events and a searchable directory of attorneys. A number of full text publications are made freely available on the site including reports covering topics such as judicial compensation, cameras in the courtroom, judicial independence and mass torts.

Legal Services Board

The Legal Services Board (LSB) is an independent body responsible for overseeing the regulation of solicitors, barristers, legal executives, licensed conveyors, patent and trade mark attorneys, law costs draughtsmen and notaries in England and Wales. The site provides research reports, data, policies and procedures, speeches, press releases and news items.

European Society of International Law

The European Society of International Law (ESIL) is a membership organisation designed to provide a forum for discussion and facilitate greater interaction between European lawyers on issues of international law. The site provides background information on ESIL including details of special interest groups, courses and events. Conference reports and other research material is available. There is also information about ESIL's publication, the European Journal of International Law. The site is in English and French.

Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow (RFPG) is a membership organisation for the legal profession in Glasgow. The RFPG provides legal information and education services and represents the interests of its members. The site has details of CPD courses and services offered by the RFPG Library, including webinars that can be downloaded for a fee. There is also information about the Wills Search Database.

Scottish Justices Association

The Scottish Justices Association (SJA)was established in 2007 to represent Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Scotland, following the unification of JP Courts with Sheriff Courts. The site gives a history of justices of the peace in Scotland and provides the SJA constitution, standing orders and rules. There are details of SJA meetings, recent news items and links to related websites.

City of London Law Society

Website of the City of London Law Society (CLLS) the professional body representing solicitors and law firms in the City of London. The site provides organisational information about CLLS including the names of committee members, a copy of the constitution and business plan. There is information about CLLS µs specialist committees including minutes of meetings, reports and other documentation. News of the Societyãs latest activities is delivered via an e-briefing which can be downloaded from the site along with a selection of precedent documents.

American Society of International Law

The American Society of International Law (ASIL) is a non-profit educational organisation. Established in 1906, it has members including lawyers, academics, corporate counsel, judges and representatives of governments and nongovernmental organisations. ASIL is concerned with a broad range of international law topics including human rights and humanitarian law, trade and investment, development, women and international law and international institutions. The ASIL website provides articles, briefings, podcasts and videos. There is also membership and events information.

Arbitral Women

Arbitral Women is a global membership and advocacy organisation for women working in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution; it also has a sub-group for young ADR practitioners. The website includes a database of ADR practitioners who are members of Arbitral Women. The Resources section has publications, a newsletter and press releases. Details of events and training programmes are also provided on the site.
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