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How diverse are trainee intakes?

The biggest catalyst for wholesale change has been and continues to be data, says Jonny Hurst

A heavier burden: certificates of compliance

A new practice direction exposes solicitors to a number of regulatory pitfalls, says Susanna Heley

Incendiary instructions: a salutary tale

Poor ethical thinking while under pressure can have serious consequences, as Gideon Habel explains

Lawyer resilience, pot plants and genetics

Dr Bob Murray enlightens firm leaders on how they can boost lawyers' resilience after covid-19

Lockdown success: Firms reward staff with bonuses

Firms have performed well despite challenging conditions

Expert evidence and remote hearings

Expert evidence must be utilised carefully, particularly during remote hearings, as Richard Boyle and James Yapp explain

The law leaders who transformed working life

Jonathan Wheeler explains how the quality of lawyers' work and flexible working are closely intertwined, while Lynne Burdon learn that leaders must show by example...

Private FDRs: a progressive move

Orla O'Hagan's explains how her time in the family judiciary was impacted by covid-19 and why private FDRs are the way to go