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Becoming a dual qualified English solicitor via the SQE

In this sponsored content, QLTS School, examines the advantages of becoming a dual-qualified English solicitor

How the PAJE course helped me prepare my judicial application

Lawyers from under-represented groups share how the Pre-Application Judicial Education (PAJE) programme boosted their confidence and helped them prepare their application to join the judiciary.

Contracts, clauses and climate change: the net zero toolkit

We talk to The Chancery Lane Project about what lawyers can do to address the climate crisis and how the net zero toolkit can help....

Inviting everyone to dance: inclusion, not just diversity

Sharon Glynn, from Travelers Europe, summarises her recent podcast with Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce.

Applying for KC status as a solicitor: Amanda Brown KC

Like many solicitor advocates, Amanda Brown KC was not always aware that she could apply for King's Counsel (KC) status. She offers advice on the...

My journey as a senior leader: Wendy Hardaker CB

For this year’s senior leader interview marking Disability History Month, we meet Wendy Hardaker CB.

Applying for KC status as a solicitor: Dipen Sabharwal KC

Like many solicitors, applying for King's Counsel (KC) was never part of Dipen Sabharwal KC’s career plan. He recalls his own application and offers...

Three trends that will shape law firms in 2022

Colin Bohanna, general manager at Clio, summarises important findings from Clio’s Legal Trends Report. He also provides insight into issues that law firms should deal...

Celebrating Pro Bono Week 2021

Pro Bono Week 2021 celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. Valerie Robertson, our pro bono policy adviser, gives an overview of its past, present and...

Q&A with Greener Litigation: environmentally sustainable litigation

Climate change is the greatest perceivable threat facing humanity. Greener Litigation explains more about its Pledge and how the legal profession can work towards environmentally sustainable litigation....

A different life overnight

To mark Disability History Month, Yasmin Sheikh shares her experience of suddenly becoming disabled as a legal professional.

Diversity Access Scheme: Q&A with Bethan Owen

We speak to Bethan Owen about Kingley Napley's involvement in the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme: a sponsorship in honour of their late colleague Brandusa...

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