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PM’s “misleading and dangerous” attack on lawyers undermines the rule of law

“It is misleading and dangerous for the prime minister to name-call lawyers who are upholding the rule of law,” said I. Stephanie Boyce in response...

Becoming a coroner – Q&A with Jacqueline Devonish

Jaqueline Devonish, area coroner for Suffolk, explains how the unique role allows her to support her community while making use of her professional experience, skills...

Big win for rule of law: government retains judges’ discretion in judicial review reform

The government accepted a key Law Society recommendation and agreed to remove the statutory presumption from what is now the Judicial Review and Courts Act,...

3 productivity hacks to improve your output

Productivity expert Leticia Corbisier shares her advice on how to stay on track and achieve your goals.

Measures to reduce Crown Court backlog announced by MoJ

On 21 April 2022, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced new measures to tackle the Crown Court backlog, including removing the limit on the number...

Tackling interviews, routes to the profession and burnout

This webinar series for junior and aspiring lawyers looks at different stages of the journey into the legal profession, from the entry routes to interview...

The miserable middle? Moving on from an in-house role

Speaker and former in-house lawyer Toby Hornett discusses the difficult period at the beginning of a new role and how to overcome it.

Dear Legal Profession – letter from a solicitor apprentice

Emily Shields is a third-year solicitor apprentice at Osborne Clarke in Bristol, having joined straight from sixth form in 2019 as part of the firm's...

5 tips for lawyers to level up on LinkedIn

Personal branding expert for lawyers, Daisy Doardo, shares her secrets on how to expand your network and win new business.

Cybersecurity: actions for 2022

David Fleming, chief technology officer at Mitigo, outlines his advice for firms when it comes to protecting yourself against cyberattacks and demonstrating best practice at...

Five top tips for newly qualified lawyers

Simon Ashcroft, a newly qualified in-house lawyer, shares the five things you should know when embarking on your legal career.

No-fault divorce: what are the new rules and procedures?

On 6 April 2022, there was a significant change in divorce law for England and Wales. It's the first change for 50 years. We held...

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