LibGuides: Law: Further Resources

Useful websites

Besides the links below, check the Resources page of the Secret Barrister's website. The section on Mentoring and Networking includes a wealth of organisations and initiatives aimed at improving social mobility and making the Legal Profession accessible to people from all backgrounds.

Encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion
A series of resources and case studies from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) on how to promote diversity in the workplace.
Association of Disabled Lawyers
Association for disabled lawyers and lawyers with mental health experiences and/or have a long-term health condition.
BSN Black Solicitors Network
The Black Solicitors Network is the primary voice of black solicitors in England and Wales; committed to achieving equality of access, retention and promotion of black solicitors
ILPA - Resources for Black Lawyers
Resources for black lawyers from the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA).
Race at the Bar: a snapshot report
This 2021 report from the Bar Council addresses inequality at the Bar and propose a series of recommendations for action.
Making Black lives matter in the criminal justice system: A guide for antiracist lawyers
The Howard League’s practical guide for antiracist lawyers offers step-by-step advice and case studies, It is designed to support lawyers to be antiracist at each phase of a client’s journey through the system.

LawBore
LawBore is the City Law School's legal portal and is useful to anyone with a legal interest. It includes Topic Guides with links to key commentary, websites and published information arranged by the area of law.
LearnMore
Part of LawBore, LearMore is a skills wiki for learning legal skills split into the areas of Writing, Research, Mooting, Newbies, Exams and Careers.
IALS library guides
A range of guides from the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies highlighting the key sources of law and secondary materials in different jurisdictions and for different topic areas of law.
Law PORT
A collection of training resources from the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies designed to improve the legal research or referencing skills in key areas.
Internet for Law
Part of the Virtual Training Suite, this Internet for Law tutorial will help you understand, find and evaluate legal resources available on the internet.
mcbridesguides - helping you to study law
From Nicholas McBride, the author of 'Letters to a law student', this website includes lots of advice on studying various areas of law as well as links to useful reading.

UK Human Rights Blog
Run by 1 Crown Office Row barristers' chambers, the blog's intention is to present both sides of the argument on issues which are often highly controversial from human rights, to public, medical and environmental law.
The Law and Policy Blog
The blog of David Allen Green offering independent commentary on law and policy from a liberal constitutionalist and critical perspective
Legal cheek
According to its editor Alex Aldrige, "Legal Cheek is Buzzfeed.com for lawyers and law students, packed with Twitter tittle tattle, industry gossip and occasional weightier reflections from Britain’s top law bloggers.”
Law Pod UK
Law Pod UK also by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row, covers developments across all aspects of civil and public law in the United Kingdom.
Law in Action
BBC Radio 4’s podcast features reports and discussion on all matters relating to law.
The Hearing
A Thomson Reuters podcast, discussing stories of industry trailblazers, the latest insights in legal innovation, and the hot topics of the legal profession.
Talking Law
From Women in the Law UK and presented by barrister Sally Penni MBE, Talking Law profiles leading figures in UK law as they discuss the highs and lows of their career plus the challenges and realities of the legal profession.
Reimagine Law
Series of podcasts to help you to learn about the huge breadth of careers within the legal sector and support you to build the skills to secure a role.
Public Law for Everyone
A blog in which Professor Mark Elliott discusses constitutional issues and legal matters[

BAILII
BAILII, based at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, includes British and Irish case law & legislation, European Union case law, Law Commission reports, and other law-related British and Irish material.
WorldLII
The World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII) is a free, independent and non-profit global legal research facility. It provides links law-related web sites in every country in the world. You can search WordLII by type of materials and by Country.

Not all useful legal sources for research are academic or published in books or journals. You’ll often find important insights in official reports, consultation documents, or materials from NGOs and professional bodies.
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