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“There was a hierarchy, and I was at the bottom”: Salma Maqsood on life as a hijabi Muslim lawyer

Meet Salma Maqsood, a partner at Thrings. Growing up, Salma didn’t see solicitors who looked like her. Now her portrait hangs in the Law Society...

Recommended minimum salary: trainees should see increase

Aspiring solicitors should be paid £24,320 outside London and £27,418 in London for qualifying work experience for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam or during their training...

Annual general meeting 2024

The annual general meeting will be a hybrid event held on Wednesday 9 October 2024.

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Rome Bar Association launches new Italian exchange for solicitors and firms in England and Wales

Our members can apply to work in an Italian firm, or host an Italian lawyer in their own firm, for two to six months as...

“I went to university with the reading age of a 10-year-old”

Gary Steel describes how he left school at age 14 with no qualifications and eventually became a social welfare lawyer, never taking no for an...

Stand for election to our Council

Help shape our strategy and business plans, and make sure our members’ views are reflected when we talk to government about key legislation and reform...

“I left a Magic Circle law firm – people thought I was mad”

Meet Alice Cutler, a regional commercial property solicitor. After her training contract, she chose to leave the city in search of a better work-life balance.

Pro bono – good for the community, good for lawyers too

Laura Bee, legal advice clinic director at the University of Leicester, examines what pro bono work is, explains the invaluable impact it can have, and...

“If you make a mistake, own up”: life as a professional disciplinary lawyer 

Meet Jon Goodwin. He talks about his experience defending clients in front of the SDT, what to do if you make a mistake, and how...

Are you an emotionally resilient lawyer?

Julian Hall of Calm People looks at the key personal qualities that help us navigate stress and provides tips on how to develop emotional resilience.

Phill Bratt talks 2:2s, dyslexia and the impact of personal injury law

Meet Phill Bratt, partner in complex injury claims at Keoghs. Find out how Phill achieved partnership eight years after qualification, having graduated with a 2:2...

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