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Legal sector apprenticeships

Information about qualifying as a solicitor through an apprenticeship.

Impact story: focus on autism at Herbert Smith Freehills

Herbert Smith Freehills set out to be more inclusive of neurodiversity in the workplace. Learn how its autism initiative has started to generate positive change.

Where could a specialised LLM take your law career?

In this sponsored content, The University of Law discusses its suite of specialist Master’s courses and how they can give you a competitive edge in...

IWG on the electronic execution of documents – Law Society response

We responded to the IWG consultation on the certification or regulation of those providing the means to apply electronic signatures.

No future in criminal defence for solicitors without 15%, we warn minister

We had an urgent meeting on 29 September with the Ministry of Justice, after the government announced a payoff for barristers to end their strike....

“I was expected to become a secretary”

Meet Shama Gupta, a senior associate and diversity and inclusion ambassador at Freeths.

How solicitors and firms are supporting displaced Ukrainian lawyers

We brought together over 100 displaced Ukrainian lawyers and 24 major employers to create networking, employment and training opportunities.

Bringing the courtroom to the classroom

Akasa Pradhan, of Young Citizens, explains the importance of legal education, and how you can help.

Three steps to a diversity and inclusion strategy that creates lasting change

We look at how you can use our three-step action plan to create lasting diversity and inclusion (D&I) and a workplace where everyone feels valued,...

10 ways to increase your firm's resilience to a ransomware attack

David Fleming, chief technology officer at Mitigo, gives 10 actions you can take to stop your firm experiencing a ransomware attack.

Sovereign immunity from direct taxation – Law Society response

We responded to an HMT and HMRC consultation on proposals to legislate the UK's immunity from direct tax policy and limit the tax exemptions it...

Bank of Mum and Dad can't save you: failing to safeguard client money

Paul Bennett looks back at a real case where a solicitor appeared at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for a failure to safeguard client funds.

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