A huge congratulations to GLD’s Permanent Secretary and Treasury Solicitor, @SusannaMcGibbon, who has been appointed an Honorary King’s Counsel. New Honorary King's Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor -

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 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:

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

Our Annual Report and Accounts for 2023/24 was laid in Parliament last week. Beyond reviewing our costings, this report is an opportunity for the department to review key work achieved during this time and identify areas of growth and improvement. https://t.co/34ar0Y1oVc

The Attorney General’s Office welcomes @SarahSackman MP as Solicitor General

Richard Hermer KC has been appointed Attorney General @attorneygeneral. He will attend Cabinet.

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.

Make sure to submit your applications for the Government Legal Profession Trainee Solicitor Scheme by midday on Wednesday 15 May. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your legal career at the heart of government law ⬇️ https://t.co/mccAhbqUmV

GLD's Business Plan sets out the department's key priorities for 2024-25. It outlines the wide range of legal work that will form our delivery priorities for the coming year and how we plan to meet the ambitions in our new strategy. https://t.co/QNiZ5zGwLw

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: https://t.co/3dVb70kRrJ https://t.co/k3hnFPFIfv

Applications for the Government Legal Profession Trainee Solicitor Scheme are now open and close at midday on Wednesday 15 May. GLD is offering places for a September 2026 start in our Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and London offices. https://t.co/mccAhbqmxn

Find out more about a day in the life of Treasury Solicitor and GLD Permanent Secretary, Susanna McGibbon, in Lincoln’s Inn Annual Review 2023 ⬇️

GLD advisory lawyer Margaret Warner features in the Law Officer's spotlight for her work supporting Defra.

We are recruiting a Legal Director within of the Litigation Group. As Director of Litigation Group, you will be responsible for the leadership of the largest division in GLD. Apply by Wednesday 17 April ⬇️ https://t.co/KgKxuinwQy

GLD lawyers have been instrumental in advising the Department of Health and Social Care on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Find out more about the Tobacco and Vapes Bill here - Use and sale of illegal vapes - House of Commons Library ( https://t.co/kFlKtx3qwX)

"My advice to aspiring lawyers at the beginning of their career is: have an open mind, soak up all opportunities to learn new things, build healthy work habits…and hang in there.” Government lawyer Gabriella Raetz reflects as part of Women's History Month. #WomenInLaw

Recruitment for the Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel, London closes on Thursday 4 April. Find out more about the work you could be doing and the application process on https://t.co/In7xozFA6C ⬇️ https://t.co/4iyxoji1u2

HR Business Partner Liz Colman reflects on changing careers and overcoming barriers to success.

“You have a whole career ahead of you to find the right fit, be open minded about opportunities you might not have originally considered.” Government lawyer Helen Robinson reflects as part of Women's History Month. #WomenInLaw