February 20th, 2023

Counting down to International Women’s Day

We are proud to announce that we’ve signed up to the Countdown to International Women’s Day a high-impact, interactive learning journey designed to help companies move from commitment to action on gender equality.  The Countdown includes weekly activities from 1 February to 8 March 2023, where we will join global peers in a mix of live and […]

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February 20th, 2023

National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week is coming up and we are proud to share that our Head of Employer and Stakeholder Engagement, Kathryn Jack, will be speaking at a National Apprenticeship Week Parent Information event on February 9th. Kathryn will be returning to her former college in Bedford, where she did her first apprenticeship at age 16. […]

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February 20th, 2023

What can the US learn from Kenya about access to justice?

Today on the World Day of Social Justice, our projects and research associate Ben Rosie explores alternative licensing and how this can improve access to justice No two legal jurisdictions are alike. Each faces its own unique problems shaped by social norms, history, and the political and economic environment. However, some issues track across jurisdictions – none more […]

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January 10th, 2023

Education for all builds stronger societies and economies

There are an estimated 235 million students worldwide, of which 6 million are studying abroad[1].  At least half of these students are studying outside their region. Whilst the data does not show us the motivation for students to study abroad, for most it will be to seek greater prosperity through the experiences and opportunities afforded […]

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January 9th, 2023

How focusing on SDG 16 can break the cycle of conflict and migration

In recent years forced migration has been getting increasingly worse. According to UNHCR, the number of people forced from their homes by persecution, conflict, human rights violations or generalised violence has more than doubled in the last decade, reaching 108.4 million by the end of 2022[1]. Conflict is not the only factor in forced migration […]

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January 8th, 2023

Refugee week

Refugee week is upon us, and it couldn’t be timelier. The number of people seeking refugee and asylum status globally has worryingly ballooned over the last 10 years. According to the UNHCR estimates, by mid-2022, there were about 109 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. In 2011, the UK received approx. 25,000 asylum claims and in […]

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January 7th, 2023

FREE recruitment support for all new LawQWE registered employers in April!

Launched in March 2023, LawQWE is a new marketplace for entry-level legal talent. It is more than just a place to advertise roles, whether paralegal opportunities, apprenticeships, or QWE training contracts. LawQWE helps employers showcase their organisations and source a diverse pool of candidates with additional tools to support recruitment, onboarding, and the development of aspiring solicitors. […]

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December 20th, 2022

LAUNCHING TODAY: New portal to connect aspiring solicitors with employers able to offer qualifying work experience

New portal to connect aspiring solicitors with employers able to offer qualifying work experience Research shows over 90% of aspiring solicitors do not know how they will obtain the work experience they need to qualify LawQWE, a careers portal that aims to bring a wider pool of employers together with individuals looking for the qualifying […]

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September 30th, 2022

Aligning our work with the SDGs – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Today is the International Day of Peace, and we continue our series of insights into how aligning our work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) helps us serve our clients more effectively  Our previous article here introduced why and how we do this. Today, it seems apt to consider the work we do in the pursuit […]

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August 30th, 2022

Introducing the Africa Corporate and Government Counsel Forum

Here at Hook Tangaza, we believe that strong regulatory and legislative frameworks make for stable and thriving states, buoyant economies, and thereby underpin healthy societies. We specifically align our work with seven of the Sustainable Development Goals, including that of Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. In support of this aim, we have strong relationships with […]

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