18th June 2026 | Blogging

SRA ConsultationDraft Business Plan and Funding Requirement 2026/27DASLS has submitted its response to the SRA's consultation about its draft Business Plan and Funding Requirement 2026/27.Whilst accepting investment is needed we raise concerns about the level of increases without clarification about measurable outcomes and how lessons will be learned from the mistakes of the recent past.Above all it emphasises the need to rebuild the relationship and trust between the regulator and those it regulates. Read the full text here: /uploads/dasls-business-plan-and-funding-requirement-2026-consultation-response.pdf To read the SRA's proposal see https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/consultations/ The consultation closes on Monday 22nd June at 12 noon.   The national Law Society's response can be viewed at SRA 2026/27 business plan consultation - Law Society response | The Law Society...

09th June 2026 | blogging

    Mark Ansell DL, The High Sheriff of Devon hosted the Legal Sunday Service 2026 at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 7th June Dressed in full robes and uniforms the DASLS Presidential team, members and our visiting International guests processed from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum to Exeter Cathedral. This significant service acknowledges, celebrates and gives thanks for the work of all those involved in the criminal justice system in Devon. Following the service a drinks reception took place at the Royal Memorial Museum.  Thank you to all those in attendance for make this such a successful event. ...

09th June 2026 | blogging

Legal Runner came to Exeter on Saturday 6th June 2026  👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟 Mark Evans, The Law Society President of England & Wales & Council member for North Wales will be launched Legal Runner in Exeter during his visit for the DASLS Twin Bars Event.  Mark was joined by our DASLS President Ben Darby, International Guests and DASLS members for a 5km loop along the canal from Exeter Quay to double Double Locks.  Thank you to all those that took part.   View Photos and Reel  If you would like to get involved with furure running events, please email kelly@dasls.com    Read the Law Society Article looking at the story of the "Legal Runner"            Accessibility For All Social Group Running for the Legal Community Just for Fun - Find out more and Join the running community on LinkedIn     ORDER your Legal Runner T-Shirt and Support LawCare             The #Law Society president: wellbeing advice “We need safe spaces where lawyers can speak openly with people who understand their experiences.” - Mark Evans, Law Society president and founder of LegalRunner – a series of local running groups for legal professionals - shares why social running is helping people to open up about their wellbeing.       Mark Evans is the 181st President of the Law Society of England & Wales, representing over 210,000 solicitors. He brings more than 28 years’ experience in property and private client practice and is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and access to justice.      ...

08th June 2026 | Blogging

The DASLS International Relations Committee hosted the Annual Twin Bars Event in Exeter, Friday 5th - Sunday 7th June 2026Ben Darby, DASLS President and Emma Mitcham, DASLS International Relations Committee Chair welcomed international lawyers from from our Twin Bars across Europe, Bilbao, Erlangen, Gdansk, Poland, Rennes and Leuven. We were also joined by The Law Society President Mark Evans and Lucy Dennett OBE, Director of Policy who attended the the Legal Innovation Dragons Den event at The South West Institute of Technology, Exeter University on Friday 5th June.DASLS are extremely proud of our Junior Lawyers Division and the five members who represented the Exeter delegation. Rebecca Stephens, Stephanie Foulger, Ikra Ghani, Ciaran Ivey and Sophia June gave an impressive pitch in the DASLS Dragons' Den...watch this space! MEET THE PITCH TEAM.Thank you to our amazing panel of "Dragons" Julie Waddell Mark Evans Colin Dart Sue Prince for putting all six pitch teams through their paces.To close the formal day we hosted a dinner at the Hotel du Vin. Saturday, despite the rain was a day of sightseeing tours to showcase our beautiful City of Exeter. We were delighted for the use of the Devon & Exeter Institute and the Junior Lawyers opened their own afternoon tea café.Mark Evans launched Legal Runner in Exeter for all those that could manage a 8:00am start on Saturday for a 5km loop along the canal. What a great way to start the day! The weekend culminated with the Legal Sunday Service.  View PHOTO Book  #DASLStwinbars       ...

18th June 2026 | Blogging

SRA ConsultationDraft Business Plan and Funding Requirement 2026/27DASLS has submitted its response to the SRA's consultation about its draft Business Plan and Funding Requirement 2026/27.Whilst accepting investment is needed we raise concerns about the level of increases without clarification about measurable outcomes and how lessons will be learned from the mistakes of the recent past.Above all it emphasises the need to rebuild the relationship and trust between the regulator and those it regulates. Read the full text here: /uploads/dasls-business-plan-and-funding-requirement-2026-consultation-response.pdf To read the SRA's proposal see https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/consultations/ The consultation closes on Monday 22nd June at 12 noon.   The national Law Society's response can be viewed at SRA 2026/27 business plan consultation - Law Society response | The Law Society...

09th June 2026 | blogging

    Mark Ansell DL, The High Sheriff of Devon hosted the Legal Sunday Service 2026 at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 7th June Dressed in full robes and uniforms the DASLS Presidential team, members and our visiting International guests processed from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum to Exeter Cathedral. This significant service acknowledges, celebrates and gives thanks for the work of all those involved in the criminal justice system in Devon. Following the service a drinks reception took place at the Royal Memorial Museum.  Thank you to all those in attendance for make this such a successful event. ...

09th June 2026 | blogging

Legal Runner came to Exeter on Saturday 6th June 2026  👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟👟 Mark Evans, The Law Society President of England & Wales & Council member for North Wales will be launched Legal Runner in Exeter during his visit for the DASLS Twin Bars Event.  Mark was joined by our DASLS President Ben Darby, International Guests and DASLS members for a 5km loop along the canal from Exeter Quay to double Double Locks.  Thank you to all those that took part.   View Photos and Reel  If you would like to get involved with furure running events, please email kelly@dasls.com    Read the Law Society Article looking at the story of the "Legal Runner"            Accessibility For All Social Group Running for the Legal Community Just for Fun - Find out more and Join the running community on LinkedIn     ORDER your Legal Runner T-Shirt and Support LawCare             The #Law Society president: wellbeing advice “We need safe spaces where lawyers can speak openly with people who understand their experiences.” - Mark Evans, Law Society president and founder of LegalRunner – a series of local running groups for legal professionals - shares why social running is helping people to open up about their wellbeing.       Mark Evans is the 181st President of the Law Society of England & Wales, representing over 210,000 solicitors. He brings more than 28 years’ experience in property and private client practice and is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and access to justice.      ...

08th June 2026 | Blogging

The DASLS International Relations Committee hosted the Annual Twin Bars Event in Exeter, Friday 5th - Sunday 7th June 2026Ben Darby, DASLS President and Emma Mitcham, DASLS International Relations Committee Chair welcomed international lawyers from from our Twin Bars across Europe, Bilbao, Erlangen, Gdansk, Poland, Rennes and Leuven. We were also joined by The Law Society President Mark Evans and Lucy Dennett OBE, Director of Policy who attended the the Legal Innovation Dragons Den event at The South West Institute of Technology, Exeter University on Friday 5th June.DASLS are extremely proud of our Junior Lawyers Division and the five members who represented the Exeter delegation. Rebecca Stephens, Stephanie Foulger, Ikra Ghani, Ciaran Ivey and Sophia June gave an impressive pitch in the DASLS Dragons' Den...watch this space! MEET THE PITCH TEAM.Thank you to our amazing panel of "Dragons" Julie Waddell Mark Evans Colin Dart Sue Prince for putting all six pitch teams through their paces.To close the formal day we hosted a dinner at the Hotel du Vin. Saturday, despite the rain was a day of sightseeing tours to showcase our beautiful City of Exeter. We were delighted for the use of the Devon & Exeter Institute and the Junior Lawyers opened their own afternoon tea café.Mark Evans launched Legal Runner in Exeter for all those that could manage a 8:00am start on Saturday for a 5km loop along the canal. What a great way to start the day! The weekend culminated with the Legal Sunday Service.  View PHOTO Book  #DASLStwinbars       ...