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Welsh Legal Desk explores the key issues shaping law and justice in Wales. Created by the Law Society Wales Office, it offers expert analysis, practical advice and insightful conversations within Wales’ distinct legal and political context. From policy updates and career advice to spotlight features on the legal community, Welsh Legal Desk brings you closer to the heart of law in Wales.

Episodes

  1. 10/15/2025

    Ep 7. Access to Justice and Legal Deserts with Mick Antoniw MS

    Access to Justice and Legal Deserts with Mick Antoniw MS | Mynediad at Gyfiawnder ac Anialwch Cyfreithiol gyda Mick Antoniw AS  Joshua Hurst, Wales Public Affairs and Policy Adviser, is joined by Mick Antoniw MS, former Counsel General for Wales and MS for Pontypridd.  They explore the rise of legal deserts in Wales, how to widen access to legal aid, and the challenges facing young lawyers in criminal practice. Mick shares his views on solicitor apprenticeships, law centres, and the investment needed to keep local firms at the heart of communities.  The conversation also looks at the case for devolving justice functions from youth justice to probation and the opportunities a dedicated Welsh Ministry of Justice could bring.  Yn ymuno â Joshua Hurst, Cynghorydd Materion Cyhoeddus a Pholisi Cymru, mae Mick Antoniw AS, cyn Gwnsler Cyffredinol Cymru a’r Aelod o’r Senedd dros Bontypridd.  Maen nhw’n pwyso a mesur cynnydd anialwch cyfreithiol yng Nghymru, sut i ehangu mynediad at gymorth cyfreithiol, a'r heriau sy'n wynebu cyfreithwyr ifanc mewn ymarfer troseddol. Mae Mick yn rhannu ei farn ar brentisiaethau i gyfreithwyr, canolfannau cyfreithiol, a'r buddsoddiad sydd ei angen i gadw cwmnïau lleol yng nghalon eu cymunedau.  Mae'r sgwrs hefyd yn edrych ar yr achos dros ddatganoli swyddogaethau cyfiawnder o gyfiawnder ieuenctid i’r gwasanaeth prawf a'r cyfleoedd y gallai Gweinyddiaeth Gyfiawnder i Gymru eu cynnig.

    20 min

  2. 09/17/2025

    Ep 6. The Future of Justice in Wales with Lord Carwyn Jones | Dyfodol Cyfiawnder yng Nghymru gyda’r Arglwydd Carwyn Jones

    We sat down with Lord Carwyn Jones to talk about the future of justice in Wales — from the evolution of distinct Welsh law, barriers to justice devolution and distinct Welsh law to access, legal deserts, and legal Level 7 apprenticeships. Yng nghwmni’r Arglwydd Carwyn Jones, buom yn siarad am ddyfodol cyfiawnder yng Nghymru — o esblygiad cyfraith ar wahân yng Nghymru a rhwystrau i ddatganoli cyfiawnder i fynediad at gyfiawnder, anialwch cyfreithiol, a phrentisiaethau cyfreithiol Lefel 7.

    35 min

  3. 05/22/2025

    Ep 5. Family Law in Wales

    Join our Public Affairs lead for Wales, Joshua Hurst and family solicitor and advocate Hannah Newberry as they talk all things family law in Wales. Follow us on instagram and bluesky @lawsocwales Connect with us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-law-society-wales-cymdeithas-y-cyfreithwyr/?viewAsMember=trueTo connect with Hannah, check out her LinkedIn here: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-rhianne-newberry-221070152/ ⁠

    36 min

  4. 04/16/2025

    Ep 4. Devolution and reform of justice with Mick Antoniw MS

    Join our Public Affairs lead for Wales, Joshua Hurst and former Counsel General for the Welsh Government (and current Member of the Senedd) Mick Antoniw MS as they discuss devolution of justice in Wales, a potential Ministry of Justice and areas of reform needed in the Welsh justice sector. Follow us on instagram and bluesky @lawsocwales Connect with us on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-law-society-wales-cymdeithas-y-cyfreithwyr/?viewAsMember=true⁠ Want to sign up to our mailing list? Click here

    38 min

  5. 03/26/2025

    Ep 3. In-House in Wales

    Join our Public Affairs lead for Wales, Joshua Hurst and Deputy Director of Legal & Risk Services at NHS Wales, Daniela Mahapatra and General Counsel at Admiral Group, Dan Caunt. This episode covers: - What is in-house law - The benefits of in-house law - Challenges of in-house law - Advice for people looking to get into in-house, including networking tips

    48 min

  6. 02/12/2025

    Ep 2. Legal education in Wales

    Join our Public Affairs lead for Wales, Joshua Hurst and director of Law at University of Wales TSD, Dr Bronwen Williams as they talk all things legal education in Wales. This episode covers: - Pathways in law and being a solicitor - Level 7 Legal apprenticeships and their benefits - Bringing the L7 to Wales Follow us on instagram and bluesky @lawsocwales Connect with us on LinkedIn⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-law-society-wales-cymdeithas-y-cyfreithwyr/?viewAsMember=true⁠ Want to sign up to our mailing list? Click here -⁠https://email.lawsociety.org.uk/s/bb00409803bbc32f63bed45d3c9158fc48d7ee85

    40 min

  7. 01/15/2025

    Ep 1. Criminal Law in Wales

    Join our Public Affairs lead for Wales, Joshua Hurst and solicitor-advocate Scott Bowen as they talk all things criminal law in Wales. This episode covers: - The profitability of criminal law in Wales - Issues within criminal law such as the lack of a prison for women, criminal aid deserts and remote sentencing. - The fat-cat criminal solicitor narrative - The pros and cons of becoming a criminal solicitor - Recruitment in criminal law Follow us on instagram and bluesky @lawsocwales Connect with us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-law-society-wales-cymdeithas-y-cyfreithwyr/?viewAsMember=true Want to sign up to our mailing list? Click here - https://email.lawsociety.org.uk/s/bb00409803bbc32f63bed45d3c9158fc48d7ee85

    22 min
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Welsh Legal Desk explores the key issues shaping law and justice in Wales. Created by the Law Society Wales Office, it offers expert analysis, practical advice and insightful conversations within Wales’ distinct legal and political context. From policy updates and career advice to spotlight features on the legal community, Welsh Legal Desk brings you closer to the heart of law in Wales.

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