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When is a liar not a liar?

Arguing that somebody else was in control of your actions is unlikely to be a defence to unethical behaviour, warns Mena Ruparel

Made in heaven? Reconciling compliance and fee earning

The relationship between the compliance and fee-earning teams should be one of equal partners, especially under the new SRA Standards and Regulations, urges Tracey Calvert

The SQE challenge: learning models fit for the new legal services' world

With the Solicitors Qualifying Examination going live in two years, now is the time for law firms and education providers to work together to deliver...

Lost in translation: securing interpreters in family proceedings

Legally aided parties should arrange interpretation themselves to avoid the costs and delays often incurred by last minute cancellation, suggests district judge Stephen Parker

Mental health: time to walk the talk

It is one thing to discuss mental health issues affecting younger lawyers, but stakeholders now need to take more decisive action, urges Amy Clowrey

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Stress at work: pushing back against a culture of acquiescence

The profession should stop accepting as a given that stress is a normal part of legal life, says Pippa Allsop

Gender pay gap: reporting is vital in the fight for equality

Pay transparency should not be limited to the early years of lawyers' careers but apply right through to partnership, argues Dana Denis-Smith