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Achieving change together – ACT: driving social mobility in our profession

Where you start in life should not determine where you end up. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce discusses the findings of industry-wide research on...

Criminal legal aid solicitor wins Law Society presidential election

Criminal law specialist Richard Atkinson has been elected as incoming deputy vice president of the Law Society.

Compulsory purchase: compensation reforms – Law Society response

We've responded to the government's consultation on reforms to the compulsory purchase order regime.

Barriers to becoming a judge – fears vs reality

Why do solicitors from less traditional backgrounds often rule themselves out from applying to join the judiciary? Recorder Ayesha Siddiqi and deputy High Court judge...

A brighter outlook for this year’s PII renewal season

Brian Boehmer explains why there are encouraging signs that this year’s PII renewal environment may be more stable than in recent years.

Increasing use of mediation in the civil justice system – Law Society response

Mediation will be compulsory in most civil small claims (up to £10,000) under government proposals.

Instilling a culture of productivity in your legal practice

John Espley, CEO of LEAP UK, gives his top three strategies on improving productivity.

“I didn’t have role models early on but thankfully that’s changing”

Meet Amandeep Khasriya, a senior associate at Moore Barlow LLP who specialises in major trauma injuries.

Is it time your crisis management procedures had a health check?

Kate Oliver, a legal director at Gateley Legal, explains how to ensure your approach to crisis management is consistent, transparent, and communicated effectively.

Taking law firm business intelligence to the next level

Lauren Colbeck, head of product at Access Legal, explains the potential that data can offer law firms and how it could solve many of the...

Operation crisis management

Maj Gen Alex Taylor CB knows about delivering legal advice in a crisis. He shares what other in-house lawyers can learn from his experiences as...

Five ways to run better meetings

When time is precious, it’s crucial that internal meetings are productive. Mila Trezza, founder of Coaching Lawyers, gives her top tips on how to run...

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