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Rethinking how training serves law firms' needs

Continuous learning reflects the complexity of today's legal services sector, says Nicola Jones

Lessons on consent

It's time to lobby again for changes to the law on sexual offences to give complainants a fairer hearing, says Dr Kate Cook in the wake of the second trial of footballer Ched Evans

Become your firm's pro bono pioneer

Brogan Solomon explains how junior lawyers can alleviate their firms' concerns about pro bono work by highlighting the opportunities available and skills they can develop

Why pro bono work?

In the current climate, it is more important than ever to engage in pro bono work, but a planned and coordinated approach will make this even more effective, writes Ann Ntephe

Cyber crime: Preparing for attack

Are the SRA's principles and security practices both sides of the same argument, asks Peter Cohen

Decade needed for partnership in the Capital

Africa and Latin America remain untapped by UK Top 20, despite two-thirds of partners based abroad

Should I stay or should I go?

Steven D Heller considers the new 'hardship waiver' requirements for those looking to move to the US

Burgeoning justice

Despite a shaky start to his political career, shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon MP aims to return legal aid to the fourth pillar of the welfare state and protect lawyers from becoming scapegoats for the government, writes John van der Luit-Drummond