Save our Juries – a victory but let’s not ignore the small print
The Society of Asian Lawyers (“SAL”) welcomes the Government’s decision to abandon its plans to restrict jury trials announced on 4 October 2026. Delays for both complainants and defendants has been an ongoing issue for years for many… Read More
My week at GLP – Diversity Summer Scheme 2026
I was lucky enough to secure an in-person place on the Diversity Summer Scheme 2026 (“the Scheme”) at the Government Legal Profession (“GLP”), through their partnership with Society of Asian Lawyers. The week was designed to give participants… Read More
30th Asian Legal Awards – hear from our 2025 Winners
Did you attend the Society of Asian Lawyers milestone 30th Asian Legal Award in 2025? If so, you will have known what a special night it was! If you did not, fear not, our 31st Asian Legal Awards… Read More
Announcing our Asian Legal Awards 2026 Sponsors – CPS
We are proud to announce that the Crown Prosecution Service is sponsoring this year’s 31st Annual Asian Legal Awards! We are grateful to the Crown Prosecution Service (“CPS“) who have supported the work of the Society of Asian… Read More
An evening of celebration of South Asian Heritage Month
The Society of Asian Lawyers kicked off this year’s South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM”) 2026 with an event on 1 July 2026 in collaboration with CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP (“CMS”), The City of London Law Society,… Read More
Walking Zara Home
A Vigil That Demands Change Four years after the murder of Zara Aleena, her family, friends and community once again gathered in Ilford for the annual Walk Zara Home vigil, a tradition born from grief but sustained by… Read More
Government Legal Profession Diversity Summer Scheme, 2026 – another record number of applications
This year, I had the privilege, in my capacity as President of the Society of Asian Lawyers (“SAL”), to join SAL’s Immediate Past President and GLD Lawyer, Ranjit Sond, in selecting the successful SAL candidates for the Government… Read More
Government Legal Profession Diversity Summer Scheme 2026
Society of Asian Lawyers is excited to again be working with the Government Legal Profession to bring our student members this amazing opportunity: a chance to take part in the Government Legal Profession’s Diversity Summer Scheme 20 – 24 July… Read More
SAL Committee Member Journey – 6 Months In
Since I have broken the 6 month mark being a Committee Member of the Society of Asian Lawyers (“SAL”), I have taken the time to reflect on my experience being part of SAL. I remember meeting Muntech Kaur,… Read More
CILEX & Ors v Mazur & Ors.
Case Summary On 31 March 2026, the Court of Appeal handed down its landmark judgment in CILEX & Ors v Mazur & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 369, overturning the High Court’s decision and providing crucial clarification on the… Read More