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Regional UK law firms growing faster than City counterparts

Both types to invest heavily in their people in the coming year, survey finds

SRA to decide on 'appropriate action' amid concerns over 'Harry Potter' solicitor

Advocate's online CV called into question as organisations deny his involvement and membership

SRA takes robust stance on anti-money laundering compliance

Regulator to ensure solicitors report suspicious transactions to appropriate authorities

The pull of the profession

September heralds the arrival of many trainee and newly qualified solicitors to the profession. They are indeed very welcome.

Firms are snoozing and losing in trainee recruitment

Is the SRA's voluntary code of conduct fit for purpose? John van der Luit-Drummond reports

A judge...

...has reprimanded a lawyer for dressing like 'something out of Harry Potter'.

News in brief: week beginning 1 September 2014

Law Society hashtags, advertising campaigns, aptitude tests and human cannonballs

'Where were the lawyers in the financial crisis?' asks Stephen Mayson

Says lawyers should protect and promote the public interest