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Will the SQE affect diversity in the legal profession?
Law firms are under increasingly pressure to attract a more diverse pool of young lawyers. One of the fundamental motivations behind introducing the SQE was to address this issue.
Should the SRA introduce tougher sanctions for AML breaches?
We have recently seen the Solicitors Regulation Authority fining law firms across England and Wales over a lack of proper anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
EHCPs and the uphill struggle for justice
The staggering truth behind the education system supporting children with special education needs and disabilities is that 80% of SEND children don’t receive the regular in-school support they need.
How to practise in Australia without re-qualifying
Those of you looking for a lateral career shift will be encouraged by the UK government’s announcement in June that UK lawyers will be allowed to practise in Australia without having to requalify
How to achieve a return on your legal software investment
An unlikely source of inspiration for improving efficiencies and overall performance for your firm can be found in the British Cycling team. Its success was routed in continuous optimisation.
Is your firm ahead of these key legal trends for 2022?
There’s no doubt that the past two years have sparked an unprecedented level of change in how lawyers run their law firms. The question that should be on your mind is, what’s next?
How to see if a company is eco-friendly and socially responsible
We’ve come a long way from the days when companies could get away with having little care for their wider impact. But how can you tell if a company is truly environmentally and socially responsible?
Cyber-insurance – Are you prepared?
Cyberattacks against the legal sector are on the rise – it is not a question of whether a cyberattack will occur, but when and how bad it will be. Having cyber-insurance can help your organisation recover.
How the right legal software can positively impact your PII process
With professional indemnity insurance premiums ever-rising, your firm may be hit with impossibly high costs if you’re unable to show the improvements made to your firm over the last year.
Lawyers can alter the future of climate change
Law firms around the world are finding they can play a major and direct role in addressing climate change by just doing what they do – namely, letting their lawyers be lawyers.