Blogs

Welcome to the Law Society blog, showcasing work from around the organisation and views from across the legal sector.

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How to communicate with autistic people at work

Simon Day is a copywriter and blogger who specialises in writing about health and safety and autism. He recently discovered he has autism.

How your personal brand can win you a training contract

Leah Caprani gives five tips to help you to secure a training contract with your own personal brand.

The legal future of accessible aviation for all

Mary Doyle, an accessible aviation consultant, trainer, and writer, discusses flying as a wheelchair user and what is required.

Using a civil standard of proof for quasi-criminal sanctions doesn’t give solicitors a sporting chance

Greg Smith discusses the flaws surrounding the pending Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s application to the Legal Services Board.

All by myself: how I came to be a sole counsel

Bhavisha Mistry is general counsel at Mawdsleys and vice-chair of the Law Society’s In-house Division.

Retaking control of the lawtech in our lives

James Kitching looks at how lawtech can be used to improve our wellbeing following the release of the Junior Lawyers Division's annual resilience and wellbeing...

Are employers doing enough to support junior lawyers’ wellbeing in the workplace?

The JLD has focused on supporting junior lawyers experiencing mental ill-health and stress at work. Kayleigh Leonie examines whether this focus is enough.

Trauma exposure in law: what you need to know

Caroline Marlow explains that if you work in child protection, criminal, family, human rights, or immigration law, you'll probably be regularly exposed to the trauma...

Is your firm attractive to junior solicitors?

Many new legal recruits are holding employers to higher standards than ever. Hilda-Georgina Kwafo-Akoto sets out areas for law firm leaders to look at.

How to be resilient when applying for training contracts

Nicola Wilding, associate at DLA Piper, discusses resilience and dealing with rejection.

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