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Each month, you'll have access to a range of webinars delivered by industry experts. From the UK's leading legal compliance update to practical guidance for optimising your software, along with important insights into product development.
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Our webinars are designed to help you enhance your business practices and stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.
Webinar Title | Date & Time | Registration Details |
Responsible AI in the Legal Sector | Thursday, 5 June 11:00am | |
June Compliance Update | Thursday, 5 June 12:30pm | |
How does Access and Microsoft safeguard firm and client data? | Thursday, 12 June 11:00am | |
June Conveyancing Update | Thursday, 19 June 12:30pm | |
May Compliance Update | On-demand | |
AML Independent Audits | On-demand | |
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Conveyancing: Trends, Tools, and Future Opportunities | On-demand |
Access Legal Diversity Tool 2025
We're pleased to announce that our Legal Diversity tool has been updated with the latest 2025 question set and is now available.
What is the Legal Diversity Survey
In July 2011, the Legal Services Board (LSB) issued guidance to regulators on diversity data collection across the legal workforce and the promotion of the transparency of this data at entity level. As a result, all firms regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are required to collect and report their diversity data every two years.
How can we help
To assist you in meeting this requirement, we developed a user-friendly and secure survey tool. This tool generates a unique questionnaire link that can be easily shared with staff. All responses are submitted anonymously and securely to the platform, where an admin user can track participation in real time. When ready, your admin can download an aggregated report summarising responses to each question, perfect for assisting with SRA submissions.
What's new in this update
To align with the 2025 SRA requirements, weโve updated the questionnaire to reflect the latest set of diversity questions. These updates are also incorporated into the downloadable report, ensuring consistency and compliance.
How to use the Access Legal Diversity Tool
We've created this comprehensive guide which includes everything you need to answer key questions and streamline your experience, including:
Step by step guidance on how to register - including a direct link to the Access Legal Diversity Tool for easy access
How to pay for your surveys
How to distribute the survey to staff
Guidance on reporting
How to upload your results to the SRA site
You can also view our release notes >
Enhancing your Access Digital Assistant with AI capabilities
We're excited to announce that later this month, our digital assistant will be enhanced with AI capabilities. This upgrade is designed to improve your user experience by streamlining your access to information. Simply type your queries into the assistant and let AI search our extensive knowledge base to deliver the most helpful and relevant answers.
Thank you for being a valued part of our community. This is the next step in our journey to provide you with exceptional service, and we canโt wait for you to experience the benefits of the Access Digital Assistant.
How to create VAT codes
Looking for guidance on how to create new VAT codes? Check out our knowledge guide which take you through the process step-by-step. Read now >
Promoting diversity in the legal profession: Upcoming bi-annual diversity survey
A diverse legal profession more accurately mirrors society and guarantees that the justice system operates fairly and inclusively. Given the diversity of clients, it is crucial that this variety is also represented among legal professionals. By encouraging talent from different backgrounds to enter the legal sector, we can help break down historical barriers that have hindered underrepresented groups.
As summer approaches, the next bi-annual diversity survey is on the horizon. Jack Brown, Risk and Compliance Associate, provides useful insights on the upcoming Diversity Survey data collection. Read now >
