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Wellbeing not an 'optional extra' as volume of family cases increases

More sitting days have taken place on family cases in 2020 than in any previous year despite the lockdown, but wellbeing must be a high priority, the president of the family division said

Lockdown 2: child abuse campaign for young people in England

The government has launched a campaign to protect child abuse victims in England as tougher restrictions come into effect 

London Legal Giving Week: appeal for donations as demand surges

An urgent call to firms for financial help has been put out by London Legal Support Trust ahead of London Legal Giving Week, which begins on 24 November

Irish Law Society blindsides Chancery Lane with practicing certificate news

The Law Society of England and Wales is dismayed by the announcement from its Irish counterpart restricting PCs for England and Wales solicitors

Job support schemes and litigation

Bianca Venkata considers the potential for litigation arising out of job support schemes

Heart over head

It is time to use the heart when managing junior staff, says Susan Humble

Family solutions group calls for child-centred approach away from the courts

A report makes sweeping recommendations including the creation of a support framework for children and young people whose parents separate

Social mobility: more must be done

The profession is still unwilling to recruit non-Russell Group university graduates, in marked contrast to other sectors, according to new research