Blogs

Welcome to the Law Society blog, showcasing work from around the organisation and views from across the legal sector.
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Applying for training contracts at a time of uncertainty
Callum Reed gives his tips on applying for training contracts in these difficult and uncertain times.
15 Apr 2020
Who cares wins: environmental, social and governance 15 years on
Laura Uberoi explores how firms can improve their approach to environmental, social and governance responsibilities.
11 Mar 2020
What does it mean to be a good lawyer and a good dad?
How do men reconcile work and family lives? Professor Richard Collier says there has been a striking silence around this topic in the gender equality...
02 Mar 2020
On the same side: how to handle complaints
Rebecca Atkinson looks at some of the reasons why clients complain and how to avoid complaints by focusing on providing good service in key areas.
17 Feb 2020
Owning up to mistakes: what's the right thing to do?
Mistakes happen. Everybody – even lawyers at the top firms – make mistakes. Pearl Moses sets out the steps to take if something goes wrong.
08 Jan 2020
No gavels please, we’re British: six legal Americanisms that are meaningless in England and Wales
Californian graduate diploma in law student Elijah Granet discusses unwanted and misunderstood legal American terms.
09 Dec 2019
How can we start increasing patient autonomy and independence under the Mental Health Act?
Michael Henson-Webb is a solicitor and head of the Legal Team at Mind, the mental health charity. He discusses the limitations of the Mental Health...
19 Nov 2019
Getting your risk assessment in order
Risk and compliance consultant Pearl Moses shares how to make sure you’re prepared with your risk assessment.
12 Nov 2019
6 tips to keep legal fees proportionate for the privately paying client
Rita Gupta, director of Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers (LGFL Ltd), and member of the Law Society's Family Law panel and Resolution, shares her advice...
23 Oct 2019
The Register our Marriage campaign is pioneering for equality for unregistered faith marriages
Siddique Patel, solicitor at Shoosmiths specialising in Islamic family law, discusses a campaign for equality for faith marriages.
17 Sep 2019
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