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15 Mar 2016

Standard of care

Eleanor Kilner considers a recent case that highlights the importance of the factual matrix and context in professional negligence claims

15 Mar 2016

The divorce diaries: Experiences shared

It is critical for practitioners to understand the emotional impact of divorce and separation as well as the legal implications, says Carla Ditz

15 Mar 2016

Intended with capacity, executed without

The Court of Appeal has made it clear that someone who has been clinically proven to lack capacity can make a valid will. What does this mean for the limits of testamentary capacity?

15 Mar 2016

Shifting the weight of your experience: Becoming a family mediator

Austin Chessell shares his experience of moving into the field of family mediation and the challenges and liabilities involved

15 Mar 2016

A final solution - 16 March 1990

In 1990, SJ discussed proposals to abolish the Law Society finals

15 Mar 2016

Engaging and educating law students

Dr Kate Cook reflects on the impact of Manchester Metropolitan University's new research initiative on gender research

15 Mar 2016

All for one or one for all?

Jeremy Robson analyses the threat to consumers and the profession as the distinction between barristers and solicitors remains unclear

15 Mar 2016

Non-graduate solicitors: The black sheep of the profession?

Overall, there has been very little positive feedback following the proposed introduction of this self-professed 'competency benchmark', writes Pippa Allsop