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I was hospitalised with burnout. Now my mission is to stop junior solicitors suffering the same fate

Discover how Donna Smith's challenging experiences now underpin her work with others – and why she thinks recognising the warning signs of burnout is the...

Managing cyber threats in your supply chain

Smaller law firms can be especially vulnerable to cyber threats – but all firms are at risk. Law Society partner Travelers sets out how you...

How the UK government can support solicitors: autumn budget 2024

We’re calling for the UK government to use its autumn budget 2024 to invest in justice, support small law firms and help address the cybersecurity...

Westminster update: Labour's justice policies

Your weekly update on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: Labour's justice policies, sentencing powers and Justice Select...

“Adopting a hands-off approach to AI in law could have unintended consequences”

There’s a lot of hype around generative AI (GenAI) – but how is it being used in lawyers’ day-to-day work?

Law Society’s new AI strategy: the three Is

We have announced our new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy based on three pillars: innovation, impact and integrity.

Cybersecurity essentials: four proactive steps to mitigate threat

50% of businesses have experienced a cyber breach in the last 12 months. But despite the prevalence of risk, many law firms are slow to...

Supercharge your career: four lessons you never learnt at law school

When you’ve spent six years studying to become a solicitor, you’d expect to be well prepared for a career in law. Three legal entrepreneurs reveal...

SDLT refunds: companies still encouraging buyers to make unfounded claims

Warren Gordon and Morris Graham look at areas where stamp duty land tax (SDLT) repayment agents are pushing boundaries and encouraging spurious claims, including chattels...

Westminster update: Conservative leadership race

Your weekly update on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: the Conservative leadership race, the Employment Rights Bill,...

Understanding the TA6 form and digital developments in residential conveyancing

As part of the consultation around the TA6 form (5th edition, 2024), we’ve recorded two webinars on areas where members have asked questions or expressed...

Legal Hero Pauline Campbell talks doubts, determination and diversity

As a solicitor on a mission for social justice, Pauline Campbell was announced as a 2024 Legal Hero.

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