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Small but growing: why more firms might take on solicitor apprentices

Once uncertainties about the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination are finally lifted and a clear path is set, solicitor apprenticeships could become a lot more attractive to both law firms and prospective solicitors, says Jackie Panter

The science of winning negotiations

Negotiating is about relationships but also about meeting needs, and her';s how understanding the background process can help, explains Dr Bob Murray

Partner struck off for employing banned solicitor

Solicitor Kuldip Singh has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) after knowingly hiring a solicitor that has been struck off for malpractice concerning his firm's client account.

Law Society urges government to rectify 'legal aid deserts'

The Law Society has published figures today revealing that 184 local authorities in the UK have no publicly funded legal advice for housing.

Report urges greater awareness of the impact of stress on the legal profession

Research into stress levels among solicitors has revealed a 'disconnect' between lawyers' experience of stress and their response to it.

Staying on the right side of the #MeToo line

The tribunal referral of the partner who advised on a non-disclosure agreement in relation to Harvey Weinstein 20 years ago highlights the extent of the risk for lawyers and firms, warns Bettina Bender 

HEALTH & SAFETY 2.0: THE SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE PROFESSION'S WELLBEING CHALLENGES

Mounting evidence that lawyers are being exposed to unsustainable levels of stress is leading the profession to find proven strategies to combat it. Hannah Gannagé-Stewart reports

Rationale behind tribunal shift to civil standard of proof lacks consistency

The switch by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to the civil standard of proof may have been on the cards but the decision fails to address legitimate concerns, argues Susanna Heley