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Government Legal Department retweeted
Every day, ordinary people do extraordinary things for their communities.
They represent the best of us and the core value of service, which is at the centre of my government.
The New Years Honours List celebrates them. I thank the recipients for their incredible contribution.
Congratulations to everyone recognised in HM the King's New Years Honours 2025! 🎉
Find the full list of recipients here - gov.uk/government/news/uk-ce…
ALT A purple graphic with a flower border reading 'Congratulations to all recipients included in HM the King's New Year Honours 2025. Find the full list of this year's recipients on gov.uk'
Government Legal Department retweeted
📣 Congratulations to our newly elected Officers of the Inn for 2025.
Susanna McGibbon, Treasury Solicitor and @PermsecGLD of the @GovernmentLegal Department, will become the first employed barrister to serve as Keeper of the Walks.
Full story here: ow.ly/Cxsa50TftBJ
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Congratulations to Catherine Smith KC on her appointment as Advocate General for Scotland. The Attorney General Richard Hermer KC and Solicitor General
@sarahsackman
look forward to working with Catherine to strengthen the rule of law
Government Legal Department retweeted
The Attorney General’s Office welcomes @SarahSackman MP as Solicitor General
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Richard Hermer KC has been appointed Attorney General @attorneygeneral.
He will attend Cabinet.
ALT Richard Hermer KC appointed Attorney General.
Government Legal Department retweeted
The Civil Service has now entered the pre-election period.
This will last until the General Election concludes.
During this time there will be restrictions on communications activity and Government social media accounts will be quieter than usual.
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The Attorney General @victoriaprentis met @governmentlegal trainee Shelly Hall where they spoke about what it means to be a government lawyer and opportunities to develop your career in the regions.
Read our press notice here: gov.uk/government/news/gover…
youtu.be/nlhufD3IdcM
Government Legal Department retweeted
In the first of my series interviewing women who have helped shape the legal world, I spoke to @1ParliCounsel, Dame Elizabeth Gardiner, about her career as the Government’s top drafter of legislation. #IWD2023
youtube.com/watch?v=T8NUWk9e…
Government Legal Department retweeted
🎙️New podcast episode!🎙️
Tune into our latest law employability podcast episode featuring the @GovernmentLegal Department! Learn about their Trainee Solicitor & Pupil Barrister opportunities, get application tips & advice, & more!
🎧Listen: open.spotify.com/show/4bVPpX…
Government Legal Department retweeted
It was a pleasure to meet @GovernmentLegal staff with @VictoriaPrentis today. GLD staff are at the heart of delivering government priorities, working on some of the most significant and high-profile legal issues of the day.
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It’s almost time! We’re at the #CivilServiceAwards2023 to celebrate the inspiring work delivered for the public by our colleagues 🏆
Read more about our nominees:
civilserviceawards.com/short…
#AModernCivilService #ProudCivilServant
Government Legal Department retweeted
AI is increasingly part of our everyday lives - including as lawyers.
During the week of the @PrimeMinister’s AI Safety Summit, I hosted a roundtable on AI and the law with @CPSUK, @UKSFO and @GovernmentLegal to share knowledge across the Law Officers Departments.
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Join our president @lubnashuja and @SusannaMcGibbon, Treasury solicitor and head of the Government Legal Department, as they sit down to reflect on social mobility in the legal profession and their hopes for the future.
📍Online
📍6 Oct
📍Free
Book here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conver…
ALT A photo of Law Society of England and Wales president, Lubna Shuja and Treasury solicitor and head of the Government Legal Department, Susanna McGibbon.
Government Legal Department retweeted
The FCDO Legal Directorate Annual Review 2022-23 gives an overview of the Directorate’s work over the last year, including our structure, mission, purpose and examples of the issues we’ve been involved in. Find out more: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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In my experience @GovernmentLegal is full of lawyers who have a firm understanding of our constitution, a base in the common law and take a creative approach.
Government Legal Department retweeted
Excellent day at our @governmentlegal Leeds office. Also good to team up with our @HMRCgovuk legal colleagues to make connections across our work and network over cake! #governmentlegalprofession
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It was a pleasure to meet senior colleagues from @GovernmentLegal this week to appreciate GLD achievements and discuss priorities.
GLD lawyers work at the heart of Government on some of the most pressing and high-profile legal challenges.
Government Legal Department retweeted
We are pleased to announce the award for Competition and Regulatory Team of the Year in third place is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. Coming up second is Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. The winner is Dentons and BEIS / ESNZ!
#TLA23
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Public Law barrister from @outertemple, @AlexLineOTC , recently delivered an education law update to government legal advisers. He discussed some education cases of note.
For more information on Alex, contact Chris Rowe on +44 (0)207 427 4911.
#educationlaw
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Thank you Mel @nebhrajaniCB for a thoughtful opening address. And now for the breakouts! Looking forward to learning about how to lead as an introvert, preparing for promotion, and communicating with confidence from Carol @AboundSolutions Cath @ProVoiceCoach & Richard #EMiL
